It will abandon those who are fighting for democracy, with the Pakistani President heading to participate in NATO with Ambassador Sherry Rehman here, who interacts with Members of Congress. Let me tell the American people, Pakistan is an effective ally with challenges, and we should not deny them the opportunity to correct and turn the corner. I ask my colleagues to recognize the value of Pakistan's alliance. It is better to be engaged than to not be engaged. Let us oppose this amendment. It is the wrong direction to go.
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