Leon Panetta actually said...

For that to happen, it must act responsibly by developing a constructive relationship with the Afghan Government, denying insurgents and terrorists safe havens inside Pakistan, and supporting the efforts of the Afghan Government to reconcile with the Taliban.

Context

Panetta outlines conditions for Pakistan's positive involvement in Afghanistan.

09/21/2011

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