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Peshawar, March 7, 2007 - U.S. Ambassador, Ryan C. Crocker chats with students at Peshawar University’s Lincoln Corner.
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Peshawar - U.S. Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker today inaugurated U.S. Consulate Peshawar’s third annual university student discussion group. The theme for this year’s discussion group will be "Democracy Dialogues."
"President Bush has made the spread of democracy a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy," Ambassador Crocker stated. "President Musharraf has promised that Pakistan will hold free and fair elections this year and the U.S. supports his decision."
The "Democracy Dialouges" participants were selected after a rigorous screening process and represent nine Peshawar-area universities and departments.
"You were selected not only for your academic prowess, but for your commitment to service," the American Ambassador told the students’ meeting at the Peshawar University’s Lincoln Corner.
The group will meet weekly to discuss readings about democracy and the program will culminate in an essay competition judged by Peshawar University faculty.
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