Daniel Akaka actually said...

To disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al Qaeda in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and to prevent their return to either country in the future.

The implementation of an effective policy toward Pakistan is a very significant and important national security priority.

I agree that metrics are important and that we need to focus on measuring effectiveness and not just effort.

The President's strategy states that the United States must pursue constructive diplomacy with both India and Pakistan.