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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Bhutto was killed in a suicide attack as she was leaving a political rally in the city of Rawalpindi. At least 20 people died in the attack, local reports say. The attack has been condemned internationally. |
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Bhutto was killed in a suicide attack as she was leaving a political rally in the city of Rawalpindi. At least 20 people died in the attack, local reports say. The attack has been condemned internationally. |
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''Slate'' columnist John Dickerson commented that "Moments after former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's death was announced, I was getting e-mails from campaign aides, political obsessives, and the campaigns themselves. The candidates are quick to express their sadness, of course, but everyone is moving so fast because they're trying to muscle into the news cycle more than ever. There's only a week to go before the Iowa caucuses, and this murder lands right in the middle of a key issue in both parties. The ability to react to unpredictable news in a crazy world is at the heart of both primary debates." |
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The way to honor Benazir Bhutto is to uphold the values for which she gave her life: democracy, moderation and social justice. I join with the Pakistani people in mourning the loss of a dear friend.}} |
The way to honor Benazir Bhutto is to uphold the values for which she gave her life: democracy, moderation and social justice. I join with the Pakistani people in mourning the loss of a dear friend.}} |
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⚫ | {{cquote|I offer my deepest condolences for the loss of Benazir Bhutto and to the families of those killed today. This is a terrible loss to her supporters, the people of Pakistan and for democracy. I hope and pray that that the people of Pakistan and President Musharraf can avoid further bloodshed and continue down the road to democracy. Pakistan has been a good friend to the United States in fighting fundamentalist terrorism, and I sincerely hope we can continue to work together. Pakistan needs to continue to work toward a peaceful, stable and democratic nation if they hope to maintain our strong friendship.}} |
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===Clinton=== |
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Democratic Senator [[w:Hillary Clinton|Hillary Clinton]] commented from western Iowa: |
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{{cquote|Today the world once again is reminded of the dangers facing those who pursue democracy and free elections, in Pakistan and elsewhere in areas that are rife with conflict and violence and extremism and anti-democratic forces at work. I have known Benazir Bhutto for a dozen years and I knew her as a leader. I knew her as someone willing to take risks. |
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I hope that if there is any opportunity for the government and people of Pakistan to respond to this tragedy appropriately, it would be to move more steadfastly and determinately toward democracy. She has given her life for that hope, and I know that the people of our country stand in solidarity with those who believe as we do in the rights of people to be heard at the ballot box.}} |
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26-year-member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senator [[w:Chris Dodd|Chris Dodd]] commented: |
26-year-member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senator [[w:Chris Dodd|Chris Dodd]] commented: |
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The United States should also stand ready to provide assistance in investigating this heinous act. And as Pakistan perpetrators to justice, it should also demonstrate that it will not allow such violence to derail democracy and proceed with elections in a timely manner.}} |
The United States should also stand ready to provide assistance in investigating this heinous act. And as Pakistan perpetrators to justice, it should also demonstrate that it will not allow such violence to derail democracy and proceed with elections in a timely manner.}} |
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⚫ | {{cquote|I offer my deepest condolences for the loss of Benazir Bhutto and to the families of those killed today. This is a terrible loss to her supporters, the people of Pakistan and for democracy. I hope and pray that that the people of Pakistan and President Musharraf can avoid further bloodshed and continue down the road to democracy. Pakistan has been a good friend to the United States in fighting fundamentalist terrorism, and I sincerely hope we can continue to work together. Pakistan needs to continue to work toward a peaceful, stable and democratic nation if they hope to maintain our strong friendship.}} |
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The United States must take a new direction in Pakistan and throughout the region. I met her several times, both in Washington and New York. She was deeply and genuinely dedicated to Pakistan. This is a tragic loss.}} |
The United States must take a new direction in Pakistan and throughout the region. I met her several times, both in Washington and New York. She was deeply and genuinely dedicated to Pakistan. This is a tragic loss.}} |
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Republican [[w:John McCain|John McCain]] commented: |
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{{cquote|The death of Benazir Bhutto underscores yet again the grave dangers we face in the world today and particularly in countries like Pakistan, where the forces of moderation are arrayed in a fierce battle against those who embrace violent Islamic extremism. Given Pakistan’s strategic location, the international terrorist groups that operate from its soil, and its nuclear arsenal, the future of that country has deep implications for the security of the United States and its allies. America must stand on the right side of this ongoing struggle.}} |
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Republican [[w:Mitt Romney|Mitt Romney]] commented moments after the attack: |
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{{cquote|This points out again the extraordinary reality of global violent radical jihadism. We don't know who is responsible for this attack, but there is no question that the violence we see throughout the world is violence which is not limited to Iran—excuse me, Iraq—and Afghanistan but is more global in nature.}} |
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==Related stories== |
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* Press releases, as reprinted on the [[Talk:Condolences to Pakistan all part of campaigning for US Presidential hopefuls|talk page]]. |
* Press releases, as reprinted on the [[Talk:Condolences to Pakistan all part of campaigning for US Presidential hopefuls|talk page]]. |
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*{{source|url=http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2007/12/27/a_campaign_pause_to_mourn_bhut.html?hpid=moreheadlines|title=Clinton's Campaign Pause to Remember Bhutto|author=Anne E. Kornblut|pub=Washington Post|date=December 27, 2007}} |
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*{{source|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2007/12/27/politics/fromtheroad/entry3649642.shtml|title=Mitt Romney on the Death of Benazir Bhutto|author=Scott Conroy|pub=CBS News|date=December 27, 2007}} |
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*{{source|url=http://youdecide08.foxnews.com/2007/12/27/gop-presidential-candidates-use-bhutto-assassination-to-bolster-terrorism-argument/|title=Bhutto Assassination Tilts Campaign Focus in Final Days Before Iowa Caucuses|author=|pub=Fox News|date=December 27, 2007}} |
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*{{source|url=http://www.slate.com/id/2180939/|title=Cue the Experience Speech|author=John Dickerson|pub=Slate|date=December 27, 2007}} |
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Revision as of 17:58, 27 December 2007
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Offering condolences to Benazir Bhutto's family and to the country of Pakistan is today's trend among United States Presidential candidates. Multiple candidates offered up messages about this former foreign leader, as campaigning winds down in .
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Bhutto was killed in a suicide attack as she was leaving a political rally in the city of Rawalpindi. At least 20 people died in the attack, local reports say. The attack has been condemned internationally.
Slate columnist John Dickerson commented that "Moments after former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's death was announced, I was getting e-mails from campaign aides, political obsessives, and the campaigns themselves. The candidates are quick to express their sadness, of course, but everyone is moving so fast because they're trying to muscle into the news cycle more than ever. There's only a week to go before the Iowa caucuses, and this murder lands right in the middle of a key issue in both parties. The ability to react to unpredictable news in a crazy world is at the heart of both primary debates."
Biden
Democratic Senator Joe Biden was first off the block, holding a press conference at noon EST today, at the Des Moines Marriott hotel, solely to speak on the topic.
Brownback
U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, formerly the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee with responsibility for Southeast Asia, commented:
Clinton
Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton commented from western Iowa:
Dodd
26-year-member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senator Chris Dodd commented:
Kucinich
Democrat Dennis Kucinich commented:
McCain
Republican John McCain commented:
Romney
Republican Mitt Romney commented moments after the attack:
Related stories
- "Benazir Bhutto killed in suicide attack" — Wikinews, December 27, 2007
Sources
- Press releases, as reprinted on the talk page.
- Anne E. Kornblut. "Clinton's Campaign Pause to Remember Bhutto" — Washington Post, December 27, 2007
- Scott Conroy. "Mitt Romney on the Death of Benazir Bhutto" — CBS News, December 27, 2007
- "Bhutto Assassination Tilts Campaign Focus in Final Days Before Iowa Caucuses" — Fox News, December 27, 2007
- John Dickerson. "Cue the Experience Speech" — Slate, December 27, 2007