Historical hypocrites have themselves carried out the very human rights abuses that they suddenly decide warrant intervention elsewhere. (Samantha Power)

Historical hypocrites have themselves carried out the very human rights abuses that they suddenly decide warrant intervention elsewhere.

Samantha Power

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