President-elect Obama's Statement On Mugabe
Robert Mugabe has sent a note to Barack Obama congratulating him on his election and saying he hopes to work with the new American president to "improve bilateral relations." Below I reproduce, exactly as it was delivered, then-Senator Obama's speech to the American Senate. As is normal, wherever Obama speaks of "Mr President" - he is refering to the Senate president. It is an engaging piece: Statement of Senator Obama on Zimbabwe Thursday, March 15, 2007 "Mr. President, the events of the last few days in Zimbabwe are outrageous and warrant universal condemnation. It is time for the government of Robert Mugabe to cease its repressive and divisive actions, and to allow Zimbabweans to pursue their hopes for legitimate political change and opportunity.Since Sunday, the world has watched with horror and outrage as the Mugabe government has cracked down on legitimate opposition, detained fifty Zimbabweans attending a peaceful prayer meeting outside of Harare, a...