Tunisian Constituent Assembly Elections
Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
October 24, 2011
I
join President Obama in congratulating the people of Tunisia on their
first ever democratic elections. Yesterday’s vote, which elected a new
Constituent Assembly, is a historic milestone on Tunisia’s path from
autocratic dictatorship to a government that respects the will of the
people. We encourage the Constituent Assembly to operate in a
transparent and inclusive manner as they undertake this new democratic
responsibility and fulfill the Tunisian people’s aspirations for
accountability, wider economic opportunity and respect for universal
human rights.
As Tunisia’s brave citizens chart a new democratic
future, they continue to set an example for the region and the world.
The United States remains committed to working with the government and
people of Tunisia as they pursue a more peaceful, prosperous and
democratic future.
