June 29, 2009
Posted: June 29th, 2009 03:22 PM ET
From CNN's Jill Dougherty and Elise Labott WASHINGTON (CNN) – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Monday that the United States was working with allies to ensure deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya's safety and to get him restored as president. Clinton told reporters the political conflict in Honduras "has evolved into a coup" and the U.S. was "considering the implications" of the move for U.S. aid. "We think that the arrest and expulsion of a president is certainly cause for concern that has to be addressed and it's not just with respect to whether our aid continues, but whether democracy in Honduras continues," Clinton said. "It's important that we stand for the rule of law." The military deposed Zelaya early Sunday and flew him to Costa Rica. Roberto Micheletti, president of the Congress, was named provisional president. She said a delegation from the Organization of American States will be heading to Honduras as early as Tuesday "to begin working with the parties" on the restoration of constitutional government there. On Sunday the OAS issued a statement vehemently condemning the coup and But Clinton hinted the U.S. wasn't fully supportive of Zeyala's actions that led to the coup, referring to "political polarization in Honduras" and a lack of confidence in Honduran institutions. Zelaya had been at odds with the other branches of government over a referendum he wanted to hold Sunday. The nation's Supreme Court had ruled the He disregarded those actions and vowed to hold the vote Sunday anyway. She said that the U.S. would work the OAS to "ensure that Honduras moves "All parties have a responsibility to address the underlying problems that led to yesterday's events in a way that enhances democracy and the rule of law in Honduras," Clinton said. Filed under: Hillary Clinton
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