Political Quotes

“I am very pleased that my distinguished friend and colleague approached me to form a partnership for the purpose of this amendment. In different ways and at different times both of us have worked closely with Pakistan. As a member of the Intelligence Committee for 8 years, and then as vice chairman, I worked very closely during the war in Afghanistan, and through the years have come to know many of the distinguished persons from that nation who have come to the United States either in an official capacity or indeed many, many who have a heritage in Pakistan who have come to reside and take up their responsibilities in America. And that is why I agreed to be the principal cosponsor with my distinguished colleague. Specifically, the amendment would allow the United States to provide OPIC financing for United States companies operating in Pakistan; would allow the resumption of the IMET program to train Pakistani military officers in the United States; and would allow assistance for activities to promote the development of democratic institutions. This limited economic and training assistance to Pakistan will ensure that the United States will remain constructively engaged with a nation that has a long history as a friend and ally of the United States. Almost from its creation as a nation in 1947, Pakistan has assisted the United States in containing Soviet expansion in this critical part of the world.”