By Canadian Coalition for Democracies

Toronto, Canada - Monday, March 13, 2006 - Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s visit to Afghanistan honours the priceless contribution of our soldiers, diplomats and humanitarian workers in helping the people of that newly liberated nation to build freedom and democracy. A free Afghanistan also denies terrorists the breeding ground from which they can fulfil their threat to attack Canadians here at home.

“Prime Minister Harper has shown courage and leadership by making his first visit to Afghanistan,” said Alastair Gordon, Canadian Coalition for Democracies. “Canadians are risking their lives to secure Afghanistan’s fragile democracy in which the kinds of human rights we take for granted are available to those who have known nothing but oppression.

“Stephen Harper is standing with our soldiers for the equal rights of women, male and female students, minorities and those who dissent peacefully.

“On behalf of all Canadians, we thank Prime Minister Harper for showing global leadership in affirming the essential role of our armed forces in the defence of freedom and the defeat of terror.”

For additional information, please contact:

Alastair Gordon
Canadian Coalition for Democracies
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