Proclamations Proc. 8160 supervised release, a fine of $250,000, and a special assessment of $400 was imposed on Juno 22, 2007; NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, pursuant to my powers under Article II, Section 2, of the Con- stitution, do hereby commute the prison terms imposed by the sentence upon the said Lewis Libby to expire immediately, leaving intact and in ef- fect the two-year term of supervised release, with all its conditions, and all other components of the sentence. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand and seven, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 8160 of July 10, 2007 Captive Nations Week, 2007 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Liberty is tho path to lasting peace and tho unalionablo right of every man, woman, and child. During Captive Nations Week, wo underscore our com- mitment to protecting human rights, advancing democracy and freedom, and ending tyranny across tho globe. Expanding freedom is a moral imperative, and today more people aro free than ever before. Freedom is reaching around tho world, and America is working side-by-side with now democracies in Liberia, Mauritania, Ukraine, Georgia, and Kyrgyzstan. Tho people of Kuwait held elections in which women were able to vote and run for office for tho first time, and the elected parliament is exercising real influence with the government. We continue to stand firmly behind the citizens of Lebanon, Afghanistan, and Iraq as they defend their democratic gains against extremist enemies. Many are making great sacrifices for liberty, and they deserve our steadfast sup- port. While there is progress in freedom's advance, nations such as Belarus, Burma, Cuba, North Korea, Syria, Iran, Sudan, and Zimbabwe still oppress their citizens. My Administration recently created the Human Rights De- fenders Fund to provide grants for the legal defense and medical expenses of democratic dissidents arrested or beaten by repressive governments. In addition, we have nearly doubled funding for democracy projects through- out the world. The American people believe that the flame for freedom burns in every human heart, and that light cannot be extinguished by gov- ernments, terrorists, or tyrants. During Captive Nations Week, we remember that human freedom is the key to achieving respect for all human rights. The Congress, by Joint Resolution approved July 17, 1959 (73 Star. 2\1772), has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation desig- nating the third week in July of each year as "Captive Nations Week." 85
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