On the recordMay 17, 2012
Let me thank the gentleman for his hard work, and let me have an open letter to our friends in Pakistan, Pakistani Americans, that your friendship is appreciated. The hard work that we have done together is appreciated. But we are looking to begin the reopening of those borders that are crucial to the survival and the efforts of our men and women who are presently in Afghanistan and on that border. And I would also say that with the leadership of the new ambassador, with the efforts that have been made by the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, they understand, and have made announcements that they would begin the opening of those lines, not only of communication but travel, and we would hope that that would happen soon. Again, I emphasize working with the Pakistani people is crucial. Developing allies is crucial in that very difficult neighborhood where Pakistanis themselves are subject to terrorist acts. {time} 1640
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