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On the recordDecember 12, 2012
Given the gravity of this threat and the mounting casualty toll, the current pace of activity by the Pakistani Government is not acceptable.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware
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Editor's note · Context

Criticizing the slow response of Pakistan to IED threats.

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