Press Releases 2007
U.S. Department of State Release: Statement on Pakistan
11/03/2007
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
November 3, 2007
2007/965
Statement by Sean McCormack, Spokesman
Pakistan
The
United States is deeply disturbed by reports that Pakistani President
Musharraf has taken extra-constitutional actions and has imposed a
state of emergency. A state of emergency would be a sharp setback for
Pakistani democracy and takes Pakistan off the path toward civilian
rule. President Musharraf has stated repeatedly that he will step down
as Chief of Army Staff before re-taking the presidential oath of office
and has promised to hold elections by January 15th. We expect him to
uphold these commitments and urge him to do so immediately.
The
United States stand with the people of Pakistan in supporting a
democratic process and in countering violent extremism. We urge all
parties to work together to complete the transition to democracy and
civilian rule without violence or delay.