Which statement best summarizes Roosevelt's reasons for supporting immediate approval of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Read the passage from Eleanor Roosevelt's speech
on the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights
This Declaration is based upon the spiritual fact that
man must have freedom in which to develop his full
stature and through common effort to raise the level of
human dignity. We have much to do to fully achieve
and to assure the rights set forth in this Declaration.
But having them put before us with the moral backing
of 58 nations will be a great step forward.
As we here bring to fruition our labors on this
Declaration of Human Rights, we must at the same
time rededicate ourselves to the unfinished task which
lies before us. We can now move on with new
courage and inspiration to the completion of an
international covenant on human rights and of
measures for the implementation of human rights.
O Once the UDHR is approved, the 58 nations that
back it will work together as one political, social,
and military whole.
O Once the UDHR is approved, human rights will no
longer have to be negotiated because everyone will
follow the same laws.
O Once the UDHR is approved, people everywhere
will be free and will work together to improve
conditions for all
O Once the UDHR is approved, countries will have
common ideals to work toward and will be able to
set rules on human rights issues.