ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the human rights policy of the Carter administration, and some of the issues both of principle and strategy which need further clarification. The provision on military aid and human rights had a less stringent standard than the human rights provision to economic assistance. While there are some misgivings with respect to the Carter administration's human rights policy, it should, however, be emphasized that many aspects of this Administration's commitment to human rights are well deserving of praise. Most repressive governments are military governments, and the armed forces are frequently involved in day to day law enforcement, and regrettably, in serious violations of human rights. A brief comment on two congressional initiatives which sought to improve human rights through positive measures is in order. At the initiative of Congressmen Fraser-Solarz and Dante B Fascell, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted in May 1978 a bill to establish an Institute for International Human Rights.
