John Kerry: “I was a proponent of counterterrorism plus, if for no other reason…”

On the recordMay 23, 2011

I was a proponent of counterterrorism plus, if for no other reason than to diminish our dependence on Pakistan.

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Democratic · Massachusetts

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Kerry advocates for reducing U.S. reliance on Pakistan in counterterrorism efforts.

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John Kerry: “I was a proponent of counterterrorism plus, if for no other reason than to diminish our dependence on Pakistan.”