by Frank James
John Edwards, a Democratic presidential candidate and former North Carolina senator, issued the following reaction to the killing of Benazir Bhutto in Pakistan.
“Benazir Bhutto was a brave and historic leader for Pakistan. Her assassination is a sad and solemn event, and our hearts go out to her family and to the Pakistani people. But we will not let this contemptible, cowardly act delay the march of progress in Pakistan for a single second.
“I have seen firsthand in Pakistan, and in meetings with Prime Minister Bhutto and President Musharraf, the instability of the country and the complexity of the challenges they face. At this critical moment, America must convey both strength and principle. We should do everything in our power to help bring the perpetrators of this heinous act to justice and to ensure that Bhutto's movement toward democracy continues.”
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Comments
spoken like a true diplomatic leader..... one i will be proud to call the president of the USA!
Posted by: deborah | December 27, 2007 9:05 PM
not bad and properly restrained.
Posted by: jackie Mac | December 28, 2007 6:59 PM
I heard the Breck Girl made a call to President Musharraf and Musharraf said "John who?"
Posted by: Terry | December 28, 2007 10:58 PM
President Musharraf returned John Edwards' call. As a matter of fact, Edwards was the only candidate who did call. Obama called the ambassador and the deputy director of intelligence. Clinton did not call anyone, but made a statement comparing herself to Bhutto.
Who do you want representing you in foreign diplomacy?
Posted by: L Jordan | January 3, 2008 4:44 PM