U.S. State Department Statement on Elections in Honduras

The U.S. State Department has extended the congratulations of the United States to the people of Honduras for their successful primary elections held on November 30, 2008. The State Department spokesman said: "The candidates waged spirited campaigns, and the responsible Honduran government agencies conducted these successful elections in a clean and transparent manner. We particularly note the work done by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal and the Honduran military, which was responsible for protecting and delivering electoral materials."

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