05/18/2009
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"I support passage of the Kerry-Lugar legislation as originally proposed."
"Our engagement has to be aimed at building a long-term strategic partnership and must be conducted in a way that respects and enhances the Pakistani people's pursuit of a prosperous economy, a stronge..."
"We must focus our military assistance on the tools, training and support that Pakistan needs to root out the terrorists but we will not, and cannot provide a blank check."
"We must take steps now to seriously and consistently engage at senior levels with the transitional government in Mogadishu."