U.S. “Welcomes” Bahrain Govt Call for Dialogue

After King Hamad called for renewed dialogue with opposition, the U.S. State Department welcomed the development. The full statement from Victoria Nuland reads:

“The United States welcomes His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s call to launch an inclusive, comprehensive political dialogue in Bahrain. We are encouraged by the positive responses thus far from some of Bahrain’s political groups. We call on all sides to participate fully and to engage constructively in an effort to produce a way ahead that responds to the legitimate aspirations of all Bahrainis.”