Question

Did President Carter's support for human rights serve the international interests of the United States?

Answer 1

He promoted adherence to three human rights categories—the right to be free from government violation of the integrity of the person; the right to fulfill vital needs such as food, shelter, and education; and civil and political rights.Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Carter came to the White House determined to make human rights considerations integral to U.S. foreign policy. ... The Carter administration's human rights record was mixed. The President and his advisers denounced human rights violations by the Soviet Union and its East European allies.