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Pagina 15 - The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, "Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services.
Pagina 28 - Now, therefore, be it 1 Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep2 resentatives that — 3 (1...
Pagina 12 - All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination.
Pagina 25 - Now, therefore, be it Strike all after the resolving clause and insert the following: 1 That...
Pagina 12 - Syria working with these Syrian human rights organizations have reportedly been harassed and persecuted by the government-controlled bar association, which works closely with the ruling Ba'ath Party and the government security forces; Whereas the criminal law of Syria allows for the acquittal of an accused rapist if the suspect marries the victim; Whereas the criminal law of Syria provides for reduced sentences in cases of "honor...
Pagina 31 - The gentleman from California, Mr. Schiff, is recognized. Mr. SCHIFF. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word. I...
Pagina 5 - Now, therefore, be it 1 Resolved Ъу the House of Representatives (the Senate 2 concurring), That Congress...
Pagina 1 - The subcommittee met, pursuant to call, at 2 o'clock pm, in room 235, Federal Building, Nashville, Tenn., Senator Gerald P. Nye, chairman, presiding. Present: Senators Nye (chairman) and Wagner. The CHAIRMAN. Let the committee be in order. The Chair feels it is timely and opportune for just a remark or two relative to the occasion for the committee's visit here...
Pagina 11 - Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association."; Whereas Human Rights Watch reports that Syria maintains its "pressure on the country's fragile human rights movement through a combination of intimidation, criminal prosecution of leading activists, and imprisonment"; 3 Whereas Amnesty International has reported that the security forces of Syria are targeting emerging...
Pagina 20 - Nations conference is comprised of one representative from each geographical region of the United Nations and Israel is therefore denied access to this vital apparatus enjoyed by other United Nations member states; Whereas on May 30, 2000, Israel accepted an invitation to become a temporary member of the Western European and Others Group (WEOG...

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