Jim McGovern: “Human Rights Watch has called on allies of the warring…”

“Sending halfway around the world to support conflicts and to support tyrants and dictators who don't care about human rights. It undermines our stability and it undermines our national security. Human Rights Watch has called on allies of the warring parties to pressure them to abide by the laws of war and protect civilians. We must answer that call. This is a serious matter. This is about basic, fundamental human rights.” (03:15–03:24)

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