On the recordJune 12, 2012
Madam President, I appreciate the good intentions of my friend from Kentucky because they are good intentions. But we are on a bill now that just simply does not allow something like that to come forward. I would like to work with him in the future--I am sure a number of other Senators would--to focus on our relations with Pakistan. It is not only the problem he outlined, but there are other things-- the ability of our vehicles to drive to Afghanistan and lots of other things. It is an issue on which the Foreign Relations Committee has held hearings. It is something on which we need to focus, and I would also indicate to my friend that Senator Leahy, who has been a protector of human rights for his entire career, is the chairman of the State- Foreign Operations Subcommittee. He is also concerned about this. So I would say to my friend that he does not stand alone in his concern. But there has to be a time and place for everything. Hopefully, we can have a full debate on our relations with Pakistan in the near future. Amendment No. 2389
