美国提倡民主(2/2)

In Bahrain, the U.S. intends to hold the government to its commitments to provide access to human rights groups,

to allow peaceful protests,

and to ensure that those who cross lines in responding to civil unrest are held accountable.

Reform and equal treatment for all Bahrainis are in Bahrain's interest,

in the region's interest and in the United States' interest.

A fundamental component of democracy is holding free and fair elections.

Parties committed to democracy must reject violence;

they must abide by the rule of law and respect the freedoms of speech, religion, association, and assembly;

they must respect the rights of women and minorities;

they must let go of power if defeated at the polls.

In order to promote the democratic process in North Africa and the Middle East,

the U.S. is providing resources, capabilities and expertise to support those who seek peaceful, democratic reform.

The United States is committed to helping all people, men and women, in the region find justice and opportunity as full participants in new democratic societies.