When asked about the interview by a member of the press. a Government spokesman skirted the issue by stating that "The United States Government speaks out very clearly that violence against women. wherever it may occur. is unacceptable. And around the world. where this is a problem. we make a point of speaking out against it." Unfortunately. the administration is not practicing what it preaches. The administration missed an important opportunity to speak out against a reprehensible allegation that women are using rape in order to make money and emigrate. In his Inaugural address last year. the President stated that "all who live in tyranny and hopelessness can know: the United States will not ignore your oppression. or excuse your oppressors. When you stand for your liberty. we will stand with you." I urge President Bush to live up to his promise to promote democracy and advance human rights and to not ignore the women of Pakistan.*
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