[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 35, Number 41 (Monday, October 18, 1999)]
[Page 2025]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Military Coup d'Etat in Pakistan

October 13, 1999

    The events in Pakistan this week represent another setback to 
Pakistani democracy. Pakistan's interests would be served by a prompt 
return to civilian rule and restoration of the democratic process. I 
urge that Pakistan move quickly in that direction.
    I am sending my Ambassador back to Islamabad to underscore my view 
directly to the military authorities and to hear their intentions. I 
will also be consulting closely with all concerned nations about 
maintaining peace and stability in South Asia.