On the recordApril 6, 2009
Initiatives pursued in the context of a long-term strategic partnership with Pakistan should be limited if we do not see improvements in Pakistani performance.
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Robert Byrd
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congress.govRobert Byrd: “Initiatives pursued in the context of a long-term strategic partnership with Pakistan should be limited if we do not see…”
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Byrd questions the effectiveness of U.S. initiatives without improvements in Pakistan's actions.
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