https://bush41library.tamu.edu/archives/public-papers/4395
Public Papers
White House
Statement on the Ratification of the International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights
1992-06-05
The President has signed the United
States instrument of ratification of the International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights.
A United Nations treaty, the
Covenant articulates the principles inherent in a democracy, including freedom
of expression and peaceful assembly, equal protection under the law, and the
right to liberty and security.
By ratifying the Covenant, the
United States is underscoring its commitment to these principles at home and
abroad.
We hope that our ratification of the
Covenant will contribute to the fostering of democracy and human rights
throughout the world.