[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 123 (Thursday, July 27, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1530]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


         TRIBUTE TO THE WORLD LEAGUE FOR FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 27, 1995
  Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask my 
colleagues to join me in acknowledging the many accomplishments of the 
World League for Freedom and Democracy [WLFD] in its 40 years of 
existence. The World League for Freedom and Democracy is an 
international organization comprised of some 137 member nations whose 
primary goal has been to promote the principles of democratic forms of 
government, free enterprise, and human rights among all people of the 
world. WLFD has long been an advocate of worldwide democracy, 
monitoring various parts of the world to ensure that human rights are 
upheld.
  WLFD should be commended for being a strong voice for the principles 
of universal political freedom and the rights and responsibilities of 
the democratic process for all citizens of a country. WLFD, along with 
the United Nations, was formed with the intent of maintaining a 
peaceful dialog between nations and stabilizing relations between 
sovereign governments.
  This year, WLFD is holding its 27th annual conference at the United 
Nations. I am honored to participate in WLFD's dinner to welcome the 
over 250 delegates attending the U.N. conference from over 50 
countries, including the Presidents of Costa Rica and Fiji. It is also 
with great pride that I was chosen to share my experiences and lend my 
support to the continuing struggle to secure human rights in all parts 
of the world.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to the 
WLFD as they continue their crucial mission, because the fight for 
freeom and democracy serves in the interests of all humanity.


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