Recognizing International Human Rights Day.

recognizes the importance of promoting human rights throughout the world;

honors the independent journalists, human rights attorneys, human rights and prodemocracy activists, political prisoners, nongovernmental organizations, and free countries for their selfless dedication to promoting human rights;

remembers the sacrifices of those who have languished under oppression, suffered for demanding respect for basic human rights, or perished as a result of their advocacy for human rights;

celebrates the commemoration of 72 years of progress toward greater respect for human rights; and

acknowledges that all countries must continue to work toward universal respect for human rights.