On the recordApril 6, 2009
Pakistan's ability to dismantle the safe havens on its territory and defeat the terror and insurgent networks within its borders is critical to its own security and stability.
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Robert Byrd
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congress.govRobert Byrd: “Pakistan's ability to dismantle the safe havens on its territory and defeat the terror and insurgent networks within its…”
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Byrd emphasizes the importance of Pakistan's actions against extremist networks for its security.
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