Edwin Carrington, secretary general of the Caribbean Community:

``In this the 60th year of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we live, however, in a world where there is still need for vigilance to safeguard these fundamental rights and freedoms to ensure that all humanity is treated equally with dignity and have equal access to justice.

``As we mark on this day, this historic anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, let us recommit ourselves to preserving those Rights so that the Caribbean can maintain its proud record in this area of human development and continue its efforts to shine like a beacon in the global Community.''

Janet A. Sanderson, United States ambassador to Haiti:

``The Universal Declaration is much more than a catalogue of rights -- it is a call to action.

``If the great promise of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is to be fulfilled, the international community -- especially the world's democracies -- cannot accept that any people in the world are condemned to live without dignity or under tyranny.''

Sanderson also added:

``There is an increasing worldwide demand for greater personal and political freedom and for the adoption of democratic principles of government. The United States supports the efforts of men and women across the globe to secure and exercise their rights. . . .

``In the United States we are in the midst of our own democratic transition to a new administration. America's work for freedom's cause across the globe transcends our domestic politics, because the advancement of human rights and democratic principles reflects the core values of our citizens.''

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