[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 611 Introduced in House (IH)]






107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 611

 Reaffirming the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and expressing 
       support for ``Universal Declaration of Human Rights Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           November 13, 2002

 Ms. Lee submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                  Committee on International Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Reaffirming the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and expressing 
       support for ``Universal Declaration of Human Rights Day''.

Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations 
        on December 10, 1948, represents the first comprehensive agreement among 
        nations as to the specific rights and freedoms of all human beings;
Whereas December 10th of each year is recognized by the United Nations as 
        ``Universal Declaration of Human Rights Day'';
Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was intended as the ``common 
        standard and achievement for all people and all nations'';
Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has become the cornerstone of 
        international law and all governments are morally bound to apply its 
        principles equally and fairly;
Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, among other things, 
        guarantees individuals equality before the law and the right to a fair 
        trial, freedom of movement and asylum, and freedom of thought, 
        conscience, religion, opinion, and expression;
Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has become the most widely 
        accepted statement identifying human rights and is referred to in 
        resolutions and covenants adopted by numerous international 
        organizations, in multilateral and bilateral treaties, in national 
        constitutions, and in national, state, and local laws and decrees; and
Whereas since 1948 the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has become the 
        fundamental international instrument to promote tolerance, 
        understanding, and greater respect for human rights for all peoples and 
        nations: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives reaffirms the Universal 
Declaration of Human Rights and expresses support for ``Universal 
Declaration of Human Rights Day''.
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