07/21/2009
https://www.congress.gov...
"As we all know, 8 days ago the President announced his decision regarding a new phase in our Afghan mission, including the important decision to send an additional 30,000 troops."
"We have affirmed this commitment through the Kerry-Lugar-Berman authorization of $7.5 billion ($1.5 billion annually over 5 years) in civilian assistance to Pakistan."
"The administration fully supported S. 1707, the Kerry-Lugar-Berman bill on Pakistan and would seek full funding."
"In the past, we too often defined our relationship with Pakistan narrowly. Those days are over."