That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms the bipartisan commitment of the United States to upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, at home and in the world; (2) recognizes that United States national security is enhanced in a world in which countries share a commitment to universal rights and freedoms and observe the democratic rule of law, and in which prosperity and justice create the conditions for peace; (3) promotes, supports, and encourages greater respect for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law throughout the world for all people; (4) encourages the United States Government to work constructively with all countries that seek to advance the cause of freedom, peace, and security, which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law; (5) calls on the United States Government to continue its longstanding support for organizations dedicated to promoting, protecting, and advancing democracy, human rights, and the rule of law worldwide; (6) calls on the United States Government to continue its strong support for human rights defenders, civil society activists, scholars, and independent journalists working to promote, protect, and advance democracy, human rights, and the rule of law worldwide; (7) calls on the United States Government to set an example for countries around the world by showing the highest level of respect for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law at home; and (8) calls on all branches of the Federal Government to uphold the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Refugee Convention Protocol of 1967, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and other relevant international human rights agreements ratified by the United States.