St. George’s: The Government of Grenada is extremely concerned over statements made by United States evangelist Pat Robertson about President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez. The Government views these statements to be against Christian principles and teachings and is surprised that such statements have come from a man who is at the top of the religious community in the United States. The Government of Grenada hopes that all religious people and all democrats will condemn these statements by Mr. Robertson. The Government and people of Grenada know of the pain and turmoil that assassination and execution causes. Our country has suffered in the past by the actions of persons who believed that political differences gave them the right to take lives. We believe that democracy should promote peace, unity and goodwill even where differences occur and not a level of extremism which causes disruption to society. Source: Office of the Prime Minister