In an important statement consistent with rising voices across America, John Kerry today called the situation in Sudan "genocide," and said that the US and its allies must act to "prevent the further loss of innocent lives." Excerpt:
Today, a massive humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Darfur, Sudan, where 300,000 people or more may die in the coming months. This administration must stop equivocating. These government sponsored atrocities should be called by their rightful name -- genocide. The government of Sudan and the people of Darfur must understand that America stands prepared to act, in concert with our allies and the UN, to prevent the further loss of innocent lives. The United States must lead the UN Security Council in sanctioning the planners and perpetrators of genocide and authorizing an international humanitarian intervention.
Full text of Senator Kerry's speech to the NAACP convention today.
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