Richard Holbrooke: “We are in Afghanistan and Pakistan because of 9/11, because al-Qaeda and its allies are camped out in western Pakistan.”

I share your astonishment that so little was done on this in the past, and I want to commend you and Senator Webb for continuing to push.

The phrase 'Kerry-Lugar' has a talismanic quality in the Pakistani press now. It's not just the amount of money, it's the fact that it is now read as a symbol of our intentions to stick around and be serious about it.

The words 'Kerry-Lugar' have become a symbol of American support for Pakistan in the emergency.

I stress again, Senator, the enemies of Pakistan are the same as the enemies of the United States.