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“I consider Ronald Reagan one of the greatest U.S. presidents since the World War II because of his staunch resistance to Communism and his efforts to defend human rights.”

Quote by Yelena Bonner

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Yelena Bonner
Yelena Bonner

Yelena Bonner, born on February 15, 1923 in Ukraine, was a prominent human rights activist. She actively participated in the struggle against political oppression in the Soviet Union and made significant contributions to the cause of human rights and democratic freedoms. In the 1980s, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her outstanding contributions to the global human rights movement. more

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