U.S. Remembers Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto

December 27, 2009

The United States Embassy in Islamabad extends its condolences to the government and people of Pakistan on the second anniversary of the death of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W. Patterson noted on the anniversary, "Benazir Bhutto gave her life in defense of the development of Pakistan's democratic institutions. The United States will continue to stand with the people and the government of Pakistan in defense of democracy."