On the recordJune 22, 2011
Pakistan is a nuclear-armed state sitting at the crossroads of a strategic region.
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congress.govPakistan is a nuclear-armed state sitting at the crossroads of a strategic region.
Lugar emphasizes Pakistan's strategic importance and nuclear status.
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