Political Quotes

“It's been clear since 1979, when the American embassy was stormed in Islamabad, and we realized that there are many different layers to this onion which is the society of Pakistan. That being said, however, we know from the many Pakistani Americans who live in our districts, who have come to this country that these are people, both here in this country and in Pakistan, who want to have in the majority a strong relationship with America. And that's why it's so important, Mr. Speaker, that we have these boots on the ground, as we said, these few hundred military personnel, who are making sure that not only our counterinsurgency funds, but also our civil funds that go to this country are used in the right way. We are not engaged in hostilities in Pakistan, and therefore this resolution is misguided. It is dangerous. It sends the wrong message.”