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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on U.S. Leadership in Democracy and Human Rights
Record date · January 1, 2020
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What This Bill Does
This Senate subcommittee hearing examined the role of the United States in promoting democracy and human rights globally. Experts and activists discussed the rise of in countries like Russia, China, North Korea, and Venezuela.
The hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony intended to inform the development of U.S. foreign policy regarding international human rights and democratic support programs.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Human rights activists
These individuals provide testimony regarding their experiences with government oppression and harassment.
Foreign policy organizations
Organizations like the National Endowment for Democracy provide expert testimony to influence U.S. foreign policy strategies.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on February 16, 2017, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
- The hearing was titled 'Democracy and Human Rights: The Case for U.S. Leadership'.
- The subcommittee heard testimony from two panels of experts and activists.
- The first panel included representatives from the National Endowment for Democracy, the International Republican Institute, and the National Democratic Institute.
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- The second panel included human rights activists and experts from the Human Rights Foundation.
- Senator Rubio noted the expulsion of CNN en Espanol from Venezuela as a recent example of press freedom challenges.
- The hearing addressed the rise of authoritarianism in Russia, China, North Korea, and Venezuela.
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Focus on Authoritarian Resurgence
The hearing highlights a specific 2017 focus on the rise of authoritarianism in Russia, China, North Korea, and Venezuela as a primary driver for U.S. foreign policy.
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