THE WHITE HOUSE
 
Office of the Press Secretary
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                       June 8, 2009

Statement by the Press Secretary on the visit of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai of Zimbabwe
The President looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai of Zimbabwe to the Oval Office on Friday, June 12.  The Prime Minister, along with millions of Zimbabweans, has been working against the odds to secure a stable democratic future for the people of Zimbabwe. The two leaders will discuss the difficult road ahead in Zimbabwe, including how the United States can support the forces of reform as they work to bring the rule of law, respect for human rights, and free and fair elections back to Zimbabwe.

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