I'm very careful not to isolate Israel on this but to make…
“I'm very careful not to isolate Israel on this but to make this part of a transformed foreign policy where we apply the same standards across the board. So it's not just Israel. It's also Saudi Arabia, it's also Egypt. It's where there are massive and systemic violations of human rights and international law.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Green Party Convention, 2016
Apply uniform human‑rights standards to all nations, not just one.
In simple terms: Treat all countries equally under human‑rights law.
Key Takeaway
Demand consistent foreign‑policy standards.
Themes
human rights
equality
foreign policy
Mood
critical
activist
Type
political
advocacy
When to use this quote
- diplomatic negotiations
- human‑rights advocacy
Key Concepts
international law
ethical consistency
Questions to Reflect On
- Which country’s violations are most overlooked?
- How can citizens influence policy consistency?
A Different Perspective
Political realities may limit uniform enforcement.