In our founding documents, we pledge ourselves to the same inalienable rights, and to the truth that all men and women are created equal.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Speaks About the US-France Alliance

Just as the framers saw the need for the immediate amendment of the original Constitution with the Bill of Rights, however, the Pledge to America cries out for a strengthened national security plank.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: The 'Peace Through Strength' Pledge

France already allows civil unions between same-sex couples, but it was a campaign pledge of President Francois Hollande to extend their rights.

BBC: French gay marriage and adoption bill backed by cabinet

Regardless of how the court rules, gay-rights activists generally feel Obama has kept his pledge from December 2008 to be a "fierce advocate" for their causes by supporting gay marriage and enabling gays to serve openly in the armed forces.

WSJ: PROMISES, PROMISES: Gay rights

We pledge to work together to promote the rule of law, protect human rights, and enhance coordination on peacekeeping, post-conflict stabilization, development assistance, organized crime and narcotics trafficking, and infectious diseases.

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Last year 11, 000 scientists signed a pledge stating that they would publish only in journals that "grant unrestricted free distribution rights" to original research they have published.

FORBES: Double Dutch No Longer

The grantees pledge to make their technologies available at no or little charge to developing nations, though they retain marketing rights in developed markets.

FORBES: Chutzpah Science

On this International Day of the Girl, we pledge to carry on our work and keep advancing our shared vision of a world where our daughters enjoy the same rights, freedoms, and opportunities as our sons.

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