Hello!
I have to write an affirmative congress speech on this bill, but I'm not really sure about what the bill means..?
Can anyone help me figure out what it's talking about/what I'm trying to affirm?
"A resolution to promote justice and human rights in syria."
"1. whereas, United State Government has established a policy supporting the struggle for human rights and democracy."
"2. Whereas, the syrian government has brutally cracked down on pro-democracy demonstrators, and"
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"3. whereas, U.N.'s top human rights body voted 33-4 to demand that Syria end its bloody crackdown and cooperate with "
"4. an international probe into possible crimes against humanity.; and"
"5. whereas economic sanctions have proven ineffective in changing government policy; and
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"6.whereas, Bashar al-Assad turned down the US president barack obama's calls to step down from power
"7.Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the congress here assembled that the USA seek a UN resolution to
"8. to take all necessary measures to protect civilians under threat of attack in the country"
1. The U.S. government supports human rights and decency.
2. The Syrian government has brutally persecuted pro-democracy supporters
3. The United Nations human rights group has voted that Syria stop its brutality and cooperate with
4. an international investigation into crimes against humanity
5. Economic sanctions haven't changed Syrian government policy
6. The Syrian dictator hasn't left office, even though President Obama asked him to do so
7. The U.S. Congress should ask the UN
8. to do everything possible to protect Syrian citizens.
Based on the information provided, the bill you are tasked to write an affirmative congress speech on is titled "A resolution to promote justice and human rights in Syria." To understand the bill, let's break down its key points:
1. The bill acknowledges that the United States government has a policy in place that supports the struggle for human rights and democracy.
2. It highlights that the Syrian government has brutally cracked down on pro-democracy demonstrators. This implies that the government has used excessive force against its own citizens.
3. The bill mentions that the United Nations' top human rights body has voted in favor of demanding that Syria end its bloody crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators and cooperate with an international investigation into possible crimes against humanity. This indicates that the international community is concerned about the situation in Syria.
4. Economic sanctions against the Syrian government have been unsuccessful in changing its policies. This suggests that alternative methods need to be explored to address the human rights violations.
5. It states that Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian president, has refused the calls made by the U.S. President Barack Obama to step down from power. This demonstrates the unwillingness of the Syrian government to respond to diplomatic efforts.
Based on these points, the bill aims to affirm that the USA should seek a United Nations resolution (UN resolution) to take all necessary measures to protect the civilians under threat of attack in Syria. In other words, the bill supports taking stronger action, possibly involving intervention, to safeguard the lives of Syrian civilians who are at risk due to government crackdown and human rights abuses.
To write an affirmative congress speech, you should provide arguments and evidence supporting the bill's goals and emphasize the importance of promoting justice and human rights in Syria. It will be helpful to gather data, news articles, and scholarly sources that highlight the severity of the human rights situation in Syria and the need for action.
Remember to present your arguments clearly and logically, providing examples and statistics to bolster your points. It may also be beneficial to address potential counterarguments and respond to them in your speech. Good luck with your congress speech!