While leaders of other governments get in front of a camera so we can hear the outrage in their voice, Canada simply issues a press release:
December 27, 2007 (1:00 p.m. EST)
No. 186
CANADA CONDEMNS ASSASSINATION OF PAKISTANI OPPOSITION LEADER BENAZIR BHUTTO
The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement condemning the assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto:“Canada condemns in the strongest terms this attack on the restoration of Pakistan’s efforts to return to full democracy. Today’s violence is especially heinous in view of the upcoming elections on January 8, 2008. The anti-democratic intent of the perpetrators could not be more obvious.
“I urge the Government and people of Pakistan to continue to reject all forms of violence and to resist those who seek to destabilize their country. Stability in Pakistan is vital for regional stability and security.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Benazir Bhutto, to the families of the other victims of today’s attack, and to the Pakistani people. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.”
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UPDATE: At 1:15 ET, we have just been alerted that Prime Minister Harper will make himself available at the Calgary airport at 2:15 ET. Our cameras are racing there right now!