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Statement by Richard Boucher, Spokesman Successful Municipal Elections in Kosovo The United States congratulates the people of Kosovo for successfully holding municipal elections October 28. This is a key step in implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1244. All indications are that the elections were free and fair, and conducted peacefully without intimidation or violence. The vote truly represents the will for democracy of Kosovo's citizens, who deserve praise for turning out in such massive numbers to vote. We are pleased that the Council of Europe Election Observer Mission indicated that the elections were carried out in full accordance with international standards of democracy. The international community must move forward with the next phase of Security Council Resolution 1244, which is to establish Kosovo-wide institutions and move forward toward general elections for them. [end of document]
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