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 PUBLIC LAW 110–53—AUG. 3, 2007

121 STAT. 527

such reformers, including through an enhanced role for United States diplomats when properly trained and given the right incentives. (6) The promotion of democracy requires a broad-based effort with cooperation between all democratic countries, including through the Community of Democracies. SEC. 2103. STATEMENT OF POLICY.

22 USC 8202.

It is the policy of the United States— (1) to promote freedom and democracy in foreign countries as a fundamental component of United States foreign policy, along with other key foreign policy goals; (2) to affirm fundamental freedoms and internationally recognized human rights in foreign countries, as reflected in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and to condemn offenses against those freedoms and rights as a fundamental component of United States foreign policy, along with other key foreign policy goals; (3) to protect and promote such fundamental freedoms and rights, including the freedoms of association, of expression, of the press, and of religion, and the right to own private property; (4) to commit to the long-term challenge of promoting universal democracy by promoting democratic institutions, including institutions that support the rule of law (such as an independent judiciary), an independent and professional media, strong legislatures, a thriving civil society, transparent and professional independent governmental auditing agencies, civilian control of the military, and institutions that promote the rights of minorities and women; (5) to use instruments of United States influence to support, promote, and strengthen democratic principles, practices, and values, including the right to free, fair, and open elections, secret balloting, and universal suffrage, including by— (A) providing appropriate support to individuals, nongovernmental organizations, and movements located in nondemocratic countries that aspire to live in freedom and establish full democracy in such countries; and (B) providing political, economic, and other support to foreign countries and individuals, nongovernmental organizations, and movements that are willingly undertaking a transition to democracy; and (6) to strengthen cooperation with other democratic countries in order to better promote and defend shared values and ideals. SEC. 2104. DEFINITIONS.

22 USC 8203.

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In this title: (1) ANNUAL REPORT ON ADVANCING FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY.—The term ‘‘Annual Report on Advancing Freedom and Democracy’’ refers to the annual report submitted to Congress by the Department of State pursuant to section 665(c) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107–228; 22 U.S.C. 2151n note), in which the Department reports on actions taken by the United States Government to encourage respect for human rights and democracy.

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