    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book II)]
    [December 27, 2007]
    [Page 1592]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on the Death of Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan in Crawford, Texas
    December 27, 2007

        Laura and I extend our deepest condolences to
    the family of Benazir Bhutto, to her friends, and to her supporters. We
    send our condolences to the families of the others who were killed in
    today's violence. And we send our condolences to all the people of
    Pakistan on this tragic occasion.
        The United States strongly condemns this cowardly act by murderous
    extremists who are trying to undermine Pakistan's democracy. Those who
    committed this crime must be brought to justice. Mrs. Bhutto served her
    nation twice as Prime Minister, and she knew that her return to Pakistan
    earlier this year put her life at risk. Yet she refused to allow
    assassins to dictate the course of her country.
        We stand with the people of Pakistan in their struggle against the
    forces of terror and extremism. We urge them to honor Benazir Bhutto's
    memory by continuing with the democratic process for which she so
    bravely gave her life.

    Note: The President spoke at 9:55 a.m. at the Bush Ranch.