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Lugar supportive of negotiators' efforts to end Honduran crisis

Thursday, October 15, 2009

U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Dick Lugar released the following statement in reaction to reports that Honduran negotiators have made important progress to end the Honduran crisis. Discussions are set to continue today.
 
"I welcome reports of progress being made in the negotiations taking place in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. At this stage, it is critically important for the United States and the rest of the international community to support the internal efforts taking place in Honduras to resolve this political conflict,” Lugar said.
 
“Consistent with the progress made by negotiators, the de facto government of Honduras should rescind the decree limiting fundamental civil and political rights.  I also call on the supporters of President Zelaya to refrain from provocation and acts of violence,” Lugar said.
 
“I strongly encourage the Organization of American States (OAS) to heed the October 8 written request by Honduran presidential candidates for oversight by international observers of the November 29 presidential election. This will ensure that the election meets international standards for fairness and transparency,” Lugar concluded.
 
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