State Department Noon Briefing, October 26
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DAILY PRESS BRIEFING
BRIEFER: PHILIP T. REEKER, DEPUTY SPOKESMAN
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2000 1:30 P.M.
(ON THE RECORD UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
Q: This Administration has been not too happy with Mr. Mugabe
recently, so I wondered if you thought it would be a good idea, as the
opposition seems to be suggesting, to impeach him.
MR. REEKER: As you indicated, yesterday the opposition, Movement for
Democratic Change, in Zimbabwe, tabled a motion in parliament
regarding the possible impeachment of President Mugabe. Obviously, it
is up to the people of Zimbabwe to decide who serves as their
president. For our part, we urge all parties in Zimbabwe to respect
democratic principles and the provisions of the Zimbabwean
constitution. So that is something that they will have to deal with
through their structures.
Q: Would you say then that if he were impeached, that there would be a
greater chance of Zimbabwe respecting democratic principles?
MR. REEKER: That's sort of an "if" question. As I said, it is up to
the people of Zimbabwe to decide who serves as their president. We
certainly will continue to advocate for democracy and democratic
principles and adherence to their constitution there.
(The briefing was concluded at 2:10 P.M.)
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