Human dignity is independent of national borders. We must always defend the interests of the poor and the persecuted in other countries. (Kjell Magne Bondevik)

Human dignity is independent of national borders. We must always defend the interests of the poor and the persecuted in other countries.

Kjell Magne Bondevik

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