Candidate statements on Bhutto--WP

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Candidates React to Bhutto News
While they are making their way from town hall meetings to rallies in Iowa and New Hampshire, candidates from both parties expressed sympathy for the Bhutto family and concern about the terrorist threat worldwide following the news from Pakistan that former prime minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated today at a political rally.

In addition to Sen. Hillary Clinton's speech on Bhutto, Sen. Joe Biden, who said he had spoken with Bhutto this fall, is also set to make remarks on her death this morning.

The majority of the campaigns have released statements on Bhutto's death.

"We are still learning the details of today's tragic events in Pakistan, but this is a stark reminder that America must not only stay on high alert, but remain actively engaged across the globe," Mitt Romney said in his statement, adding "At this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers go to the family of Benazir Bhutto, and to all the people of Pakistan who are fighting against extremist forces that would commit such heinous acts as the whole world has witnessed today."

From Sen. Barack Obama: "I am shocked and saddened by the death of Benazir Bhutto in this terrorist atrocity. She was a respected and resilient advocate for the democratic aspirations of the Pakistani people. We join with them in mourning her loss, and stand with them in their quest for democracy and against the terrorists who threaten the common security of the world."

Sen. John McCain's statement expressed his condolences for the Bhutto family and said that he had made "numerous visits to Pakistan" and "seen first hand the many challenges that face the political leadership there, challenges so graphically portrayed by today's tragedy." McCain also noted that Bhutto's death "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."

Rep. Dennis Kucinich, who noted that he had met with Bhutto several times over the years, said Bhutto "represented a courageous effort to bring principles of liberty to Pakistan. She was truly dedicated to the people of Pakistan."

From Gov. Bill Richardson's statement: "Benazir Bhutto was a courageous woman. Her death, and the deaths of so many of her supporters, is more than just a tragedy. It is a testament to the will of the Pakistani people to see democracy restored. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who died today."


http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2007/12/27/post_249.html

[SteppingRazor]

1. Amazing how different the GOP and Dem statements are....

Note how all of the Dem. candidates primarily focus on what a courageous woman Bhutto was, and how she was a hope for democracy and liberty to Pakistanis.

Then note how the GOP statements primarily focus on "SEE?!?! THERE'S TERROR! TERROR EVERYWHERE!!!"

[Imalittleteapot]

2. I noticed that too. n/t