[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 240 (Thursday, December 14, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 75083-75084]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-9732]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 8090 of December 8, 2006

                
Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human 
                Rights Week, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Peace and justice prevail when people are free to 
                speak, assemble, and worship, when their rights are 
                protected, and when governments are accountable to 
                their citizens. These blessings of freedom are 
                guaranteed for Americans in the Bill of Rights of our 
                Constitution. During Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights 
                Day, and Human Rights Week, we celebrate the ideals of 
                our founders and reaffirm the belief that freedom is 
                the gift of God and the right of all mankind.

                Just over six decades ago, the future of freedom seemed 
                bleak, with only a small number of democracies around 
                the world. Today, citizens of over 100 nations enjoy 
                the blessings of democracy, and freedom is taking root 
                in places where liberty had been unimaginable. The 
                United States will continue to support the growth of 
                democratic movements and institutions in every nation.

                The advance of freedom is the story of our time, and 
                new chapters are being written before our eyes. Around 
                the world, freedom is replacing tyranny and giving men 
                and women the opportunity to enjoy lives of purpose and 
                dignity. Because Americans are committed to the God-
                given value of every life, we cherish the freedom of 
                every person in every nation and strive to promote 
                respect for human rights. By standing with those who 
                desire liberty, we will help extend freedom to many who 
                have not known it and lay the foundations of peace for 
                generations to come.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim December 10, 2006, as Human 
                Rights Day; December 15, 2006, as Bill of Rights Day; 
                and the week beginning December 10, 2006, as Human 
                Rights Week. I call upon the people of the United 
                States to mark these observances with appropriate 
                ceremonies and activities.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                eighth day of December, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 06-9732
Filed 12-13-06; 8:45 am]
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