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Statement by Senator Barack Obama on the Election of Asif Ali Zardari as President of Pakistan

Statement

Date: Sept. 6, 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
Issues: Foreign Affairs

"I congratulate Asif Ali Zardari on his election as President of Pakistan. I am glad to hear of his pledge to return this office to its traditional stature, and return to Parliament the powers unconstitutionally appropriated to the presidency. I am also glad to hear of the restoration of several deposed judges, an important step towards the restoration of a truly independent judiciary. I wish Mr. Zardari well, and look forward to working with him to confront the extremists who threaten Pakistan and the United States."


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