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What does it mean?
Bush claims global security is tied to the progress of human rights.
In plain terms
World security comes from advancing human rights.
What can you take from it?
Advancing human rights improves global security.

Where it applies

  • policy speeches
  • human rights advocacy

Putting it to work

  • promote human rights
  • link rights to security

Questions to consider

  • Can rights alone ensure security?

Another view

Security also depends on military and economic factors.

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