Hillary Clinton: Statement of Senator Clinton on Declaration of Emergency Rule in Pakistan

November 5, 2007 -- "I oppose General Musharraf’s declaration of emergency rule. America stands with Pakistanis in their struggle for democracy and against terrorism. But arresting opposition leaders, suspending the constitution, and suppressing human rights can only undermine the struggle against extremism. I call on General Musharraf to cancel the state of emergency, restore the Constitution, release arrested opposition leaders, and hold free and fair elections on schedule.

The failed policies of the Bush administration are part of the reason we are in this difficult and dangerous position. The policies of this administration have diverted resources and attention from the fight against terrorism on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, while inciting radical elements inside Pakistan. We now find ourselves having to cope with yet another threatening challenge made worse by the failed policies of this President."

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