On the recordMay 11, 2009
We have a democratically elected government, after a decade of military rule which was excessively supported, in my view, by the United States.
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congress.govWe have a democratically elected government, after a decade of military rule which was excessively supported, in my view, by the United States.
Lugar emphasizes the importance of supporting democracy in Pakistan after military rule.
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