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We must place increased focus on the development of democratic values and human
T.P.Jackstraw Updated: 2004-02-28 09:07
We must place increased focus on the development of democratic values and human...
The following was lifted out of John Kerry's official website:
www.johnkerry.com/issues/foreignpolicy/
we must place increased focus on the development of democratic values and human rights as the keys to long term security. . . in light of recent events, it has become even clearer that the preservation of American liberty is not only linked to the expansion of democracy, but dependent upon it.?
Senator Kerry has consistently supported programs that promote democracy and respect for human rights. He sponsored the Code of Conduct of Arms Transfers Act, legislation that would prohibit U.S. military assistance and arms transfers to nations that are undemocratic, do not adequately protect the human rights of their citizens, or engage in acts of armed aggression. He was also instrumental in facilitating the creation of the UN genocide tribunal in Cambodia, travelling to the country several times to mediate negotiation of its governing statute, and was a strong proponent of U.S. participation in the NATO intervention that put an end to the ethnic cleansing in Kosovo. A longtime supporter of the pro-democracy efforts of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi, whom he has met with personally, Kerry recently co-sponsored bipartisan legislation imposing sanctions on that country's military regime for detaining the activist and repressing her National League for democracy party.
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Well, I didn't hear the report from him about the cross-Straits issue, I hope that is true, or better yet, I hope he holds by it.
However, read carefully, it's the same programmed lines -- democracy in every country! They are all liars and sneaks, what I think!
I met Mrs. Heinz at a dinner party, I was not impressed!
I will vote for him, but I would rather vote for the other loony tone -- Nader, but he has no chance -- he is just too ugly. Put that dashing Mr. Edwards (who genuinely likes China) in as Kerry's running mate and watch the women's votes! Such a nice looking man, don't you think? Beauty contest, Mr. Dean showed his not so pretty side!
Peace!
TPJ
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