It endorsed broader press freedom, released numerous political prisoners, and opened the door for genuine political pluralism and elections that are scheduled for this spring.

In too many countries, leaders speak of democracy, yet rig elections, suppress dissent, and shackle the press.

Without general elections, without freedom of the press, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, without the free battle of opinions, life in every public institution withers away, becomes a caricature of itself, and bureaucracy rises as the only dec

China cannot lead or be recognized as a leader unless it is viewed as abiding by universal standards for human freedom.

The thought was to have people who have made an extraordinary contribution in scholarship, public service and judging, because Oscar did, ... Yale Law School stands for excellence in scholarship and teaching, a close knit faculty and staff, public service, and close ties to the profession of law. Oscar's magnificent gift will help us achieve this.

We said we were considering a range of responses and that one of them, currently under discussion, is Geneva.