Saturday, April 5, 2014

SECRETARY KERRY'S STATEMENT ON ELECTIONS IN AFGHANISTAN

FROM:  U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT

Afghanistan Elections

Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
April 5, 2014


Millions of Afghan men and women took to the polls today with courage and commitment. This is their moment. The Afghan people secured this election. They ran this election, and most importantly, they voted in this election.

Today’s vote demonstrates how committed the Afghan people are to protecting and advancing their democracy. The fierce determination of the millions of voters undeterred by violence and threats of violence has been remarkable.

Now, we need to give the Afghan electoral bodies the time they need to do their work in processing the outcome of these elections.

The United States remains ready to work with the next president of Afghanistan. We will continue to stand with the people of Afghanistan as they work to build a democratic future.

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