Seanad debates
Thursday, 12 December 2002
Order of Business.
I support the call for a debate on human rights. It is a pity we have to make a few rushed comments on human rights on the Order of Business. I particularly admire Senator White's tenacity in that regard. She went to Colombia, at great inconvenience to herself, and showed great courage while there. Any legislature would be delighted to have a person prepared to undertake such a mission. This is underlined by the fact former US President Carter received the Nobel peace prize, particularly for his work in the area of human rights. He was demonised for visiting Iraq and other places because it was not politically correct to do so, but he was, nonetheless, awarded the Nobel peace prize. I hope the Cathaoirleach will accommodate Senator White in arranging a debate on human rights in the near future. I would like to hear her report on the Colombia—
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