Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for April 19, 1977
April 18, 1977
April 20, 1977
Transcript:
Barney: Dr. Kissinger, what do you think of the President's tough human rights stance towards the Soviet Union? Kissinger: Noble, very noble, but dumb! What Mr. Carter fails to grasp is that the Soviet system is predicated on the denial of human rights! So when he deplores human rights violations in Russia, he is in effect questioning the legitimacy of the whole Soviet state! He is saying, "Morally, we don't recognize your government!" Barney: Wow... no wonder they lost Vance's luggage... Man: Doc, could we talk about Jill St. John now?
