BIDEN Introduces Resolution to Restore Democracy in Pakistan - OBAMA is co-sponsor.

[gateley]

(Why doesn't this administration acknowledge this situation:)

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Pakistani democracy remains seriously threatened. This is not merely a matter of concern to Pakistan, but to the United States as well. Until the political crisis in Pakistan is resolved, no government in Islamabad will have the focus, the will, or the military and intelligence resources necessary to combat the threat of Al Qaeda terrorism and Taliban insurgency effectively.

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Here are his co-sponsors:

Senator Biden’s resolution (S.Res.445) is cosponsored by Senators Barack Obama (D-IL), Max Baucus (D-MT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Tom Harkin (D-IA), Robert Casey (D-PA), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Harry Reid (D-NV) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).

[jasmine621]

1. Uh, do they mean "restore" as in "by military action?" nt

[gateley]

2. No - I didn't post the link, sorry.

The resolution calls for an independent investigation into the murder of Ms. Bhutto and also calls upon the Pakistani government to return to democracy by ensuring free and fair elections without further delays; releasing all political detainees; revoking restrictions on the press and free speech; and restoring a genuinely independent judiciary.

And here's the link:

http://www.biden.senate.gov/newsroom/details.cfm?id=292435&

Biden always favors diplomacy.

[MsLeopard]

3. It would be nice if they

introduced a bill to restore democracy in the USA....

[gateley]

4. Amen! nt

[RayOfHope]

5. LOL! I was about to post the same damn thing! n/t