10/14/2009
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"A peaceful, prosperous, and democratic Pakistan was an essential partner for the United States."
"I'm optimistic that we can continue to make important strides in moving forward because both the Pakistani people and the American people have suffered terribly from terrorism in the past."
"The United States remains Pakistan's largest export market and one of the largest sources of foreign direct investment in Pakistan."
"It is in America and Pakistan's interests for Afghanistan to be stable and secure, its sovereignty respected."