Quote by Rene Cassin

The single outstanding exception was the broad yet precise mandate communicated by the General Assembly in 1946 to prepare as soon as possible the Charter of Human Rights which the San Francisco Conference had not had the time or the courage to draw up.

The single outstanding exception was the broad yet precise m

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This quote refers to the General Assembly's decision in 1946 to take on the responsibility of drafting the Charter of Human Rights. The quote suggests that this action was a significant departure from the San Francisco Conference's inability or reluctance to tackle this task. It implies that the General Assembly stepped up to fill the gap and demonstrate a sense of purpose and determination in prioritizing the development of human rights standards.

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