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John McCain: Director Blair, do you believe that while some of Pakistan's civilian and military leaders recognize the threat that…

On the recordMarch 9, 2009
Director Blair, do you believe that while some of Pakistan's civilian and military leaders recognize the threat that growing militancy poses, many government leaders tolerate or employ militant groups as important policy instruments for maintaining stability in western Pakistan or exerting pressure on Kabul or New Delhi?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Senator McCain questions the tolerance of militant groups by Pakistani leaders.

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