Activists Quote by Elliott Abrams

It serves notice that President Bush is serious about promoting freedom, because free societies are a lot more peaceable than dictatorships and monarchies.

— Tony Snow

Bush explained his fundamental concept to me, that freedom is not an American invention, but rather a gift from God to all people.

— Natan Sharansky

In almost every case (where the United States has fought wars) our overwhelming commitment to freedom, democracy and human rights has required us to…

— Gore Vidal

Human rights advocates, for example, claim that the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners is of a piece with President Bush's 2002 decision to deny al…

— John Yoo

Trump can embrace dictators and gulags, but we the people stand for human rights, for dignity, for keeping families together.

— Pramila Jayapal

George W. Bush and his administration embarked on a full-scale assault on civil liberties, human rights and the rule of law, walking away from…

— Bianca Jagger

Since the global economic crisis began, the change in global attitudes is clear to see - and I think it is pitiful. Barack Obama…

— Ai Weiwei

This is American leadership at its best. We stand with people who fight for their own freedom, and we rally other nations on behalf…

— Barack Obama

The U.S. government engages with many countries around the world in official dialogues on human rights.

— Samantha Power

I believe he [Saddam Hussein] wants a better relationship with America.

— Louis Farrakhan

When the United States stands up for human rights, by example at home and by effort abroad, we align ourselves with men and women…

— Barack Obama

Human-rights advocates, for example, claim that the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners is of a piece with President Bush's 2002 decision to deny al Qaeda…

— John Yoo