Statement by the President on violence in Bahrain, Libya and Yemen

[Tx4obama]

The White House

Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
February 18, 2011
Statement by the President on violence in Bahrain, Libya and Yemen

I am deeply concerned by reports of violence in Bahrain, Libya and Yemen. The United States condemns the use of violence by governments against peaceful protesters in those countries and wherever else it may occur. We express our condolences to the family and friends of those who have been killed during the demonstrations. Wherever they are, people have certain universal rights including the right to peaceful assembly. The United States urges the governments of Bahrain, Libya and Yemen to show restraint in responding to peaceful protests, and to respect the rights of their people.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/02/18/statement-president-violence-bahrain-libya-and-yemen-0

[MineralMan]

1. Counting down to the first post saying President Obama didn't

say enough, completely ignoring the fact that he must speak in diplomatic terms on such matters.

[malaise]

2. LOL

3 2 1 :D

[upi402]

3. nice!

:applause:

[genna]

4. I wonder whether Obama will use the formula the State Dep't recommended for Egypt here.

If Libya, Qatar, Bahrain, and Yemen are like the U.S. civil rights peace protests, they can expect a lot of death before they see results. Political repression like they are facing concedes nothing without struggle.

I believe Frederick Douglas had it right, "AGITATE." Eventually leaders have to deal with the rabble rousers.