; (B) the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114–328 ); and (C) S. Res. 501, 115th Congress (recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the Government of the United States to promote democracy and good governance). (12) The importance of freedom of the press has been recognized by numerous United States presidential administrations that span ideological and party lines, including— (A) a 1786 letter to James Currie, in which Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson wrote our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost. ; (B) an address to Congress on February 6, 1986, in which President Ronald Reagan stated, Victories against poverty are greatest and peace most secure where people live by laws that ensure free press, free speech, and freedom to worship, vote, and create wealth ; (C) a statement by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on April 11, 2007, stating that there is no more important pillar of democracy than a free and active press ; (D) a statement by former Secretary of State Madeline Albright on May 31, 2018, reporting that Freedom of the press is a basic aspect of democracy, invented by Americans. ; and (E) a statement by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on May 3, 2019, stating, A free and independent media is indispensable to a vibrant, functioning democracy. Despite some progress, journalists around the world continue to be persecuted, targeted with violence, or even killed—all too often with impunity. . (13) Protection of a free and open press is not a partisan issue. (14) It is imperative that Congress further enshrine the Department of State’s role in protecting international press freedom and those engaged in journalism abroad. 3. Statement of policy It shall be the policy of the United States— (1) to condemn attacks on press freedom and threats to the safety of journalists