Post by rickolney on Aug 19, 2008 12:23:53 GMT -5
Statement By John McCain On The Resignation of Pakistani President Musharraf
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
RLINGTON, VA -- Today, U.S. Senator John McCain issued the following statement on the resignation of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf:
"The resignation of President Pervez Musharraf is a step toward moving Pakistan onto a more stable political footing. Pakistan is a critical theater in countering the threat of al Qaeda and violent Islamic extremism, and I look forward to the government increasing its future cooperation.
"There are serious problems that must be addressed. The situation in Pakistan's frontier regions requires immediate and continued attention, and I hope that the elections for President Musharraf's successor will serve to reconcile the Pakistani people behind a leader who can solidify their government internally. It is critical that the United States continue to work in partnership with the Pakistani people and their democratically elected government to tackle the many challenges we both face."
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Critical is an understatement, in my opinion. Pakistan is very likely a 'hub' for terrorism roots that has to be dug out by an effective Pakistani governing structure with U.S. support on a variety of levels over the next 3-5 years.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
RLINGTON, VA -- Today, U.S. Senator John McCain issued the following statement on the resignation of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf:
"The resignation of President Pervez Musharraf is a step toward moving Pakistan onto a more stable political footing. Pakistan is a critical theater in countering the threat of al Qaeda and violent Islamic extremism, and I look forward to the government increasing its future cooperation.
"There are serious problems that must be addressed. The situation in Pakistan's frontier regions requires immediate and continued attention, and I hope that the elections for President Musharraf's successor will serve to reconcile the Pakistani people behind a leader who can solidify their government internally. It is critical that the United States continue to work in partnership with the Pakistani people and their democratically elected government to tackle the many challenges we both face."
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Critical is an understatement, in my opinion. Pakistan is very likely a 'hub' for terrorism roots that has to be dug out by an effective Pakistani governing structure with U.S. support on a variety of levels over the next 3-5 years.