“This is a step forward in the direction of democracy and hopefully will help revive Pakistan’s political progress. However, there are still many steps that must be made. Since emergency rule was declared earlier this month, thousands of political activists have been arrested and a media blackout has ensued. I urge President Musharraf to continue in the direction of democracy, end emergency rule, and holding fair and free elections.”

–Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT), on Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf’s resignation from his military post.