During the Clinton years, human rights emerged as justification for interventions in matters once considered to be the internal affairs of sovereign nations. The given statement is TRUE.
On Monday, US President Bill Clinton spoke out in support of human rights around the world.
He used the Universal Declaration of Human Rights anniversary to advocate for tolerance in places ranging from Serbia to Afghanistan.
Senior Correspondent Frank T. Csongos of RFE/RL reports from Washington.
7 December 1999, Washington (RFE/RL) - According to US President Bill Clinton, America will continue to campaign for human rights around the world because it is not only the right thing to do, but also the best way to foster peace, freedom, and tolerance.
Clinton marked the 51st anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at a White House ceremony.
The agreement was signed in Paris on December 10, 1948. At the assembly, the Soviet Union and six of its allies voted against the declaration.
The document upholds global standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
It states: "All humans are free and equal in terms of dignity and human rights.
Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security.
Everyone is endowed with reason and conscience.
Everyone has the right to a standard of living that is conducive to health and well-being."
Hence, The statement is TRUE.
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