Gov. Pataki comments on Ukraine's election (12/12/04)

Gov. Pataki comments on Ukraine's election

Below is the text of a statement from Gov. George E. Pataki of New York issued December 3.

I'm gratified that Ukraine's Supreme Court has ruled that a new run-off presidential election should be held. Free and fair elections which reflect the will of the people are the very basis of democracy. The people of Ukraine deserve an election based on integrity and freedom and that is why every effort must be made to ensure that each vote is counted, and that every vote counts.

I'm hopeful that freedom and democracy will help unite the Ukrainian people and ensure a just, new election.

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