STATEMENT BY SEAN MCCORMACK, SPOKESMAN, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

April 22, 2006

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
For Immediate Release

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King Gyanendra's April 21 Speech

The United States salutes the people of Nepal's courage and resilience in their struggle for democracy.  We are pleased that King Gyanendra's message today made clear that sovereignty resides with the people.  We expect the King to live up to his words, and allow the parties to form a government. We urge the parties to respond quickly by choosing a prime minister and a cabinet.  The people of Nepal deserve a democratic government that can return stability and peace to their country.  We urge all sides to refrain from violence to allow the restoration of democracy to take place swiftly and peacefully.
 

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