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Richard N. Haass: “Distancing ourselves from Pakistan would be unwise and extremely dangerous.”

On the recordMay 4, 2011
Distancing ourselves from Pakistan would be unwise and extremely dangerous.
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Richard N. Haass

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Warning against disengagement from Pakistan for U.S. national security.

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