Resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, reaffirming the vital role of a free press.
This resolution recognizes escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes. It reaffirms the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed. The resolution also reaffirms freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance.
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