[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 99 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 99

    Expressing the sense of the Senate that United States military 
assistance to Pakistan should be guided by demonstrable progress by the 
   Government of Pakistan in achieving certain objectives related to 
                counterterrorism and democratic reforms.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 7, 2007

    Mr. Dodd (for himself, Mr. Kerry, and Mr. Biden) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
                               Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Expressing the sense of the Senate that United States military 
assistance to Pakistan should be guided by demonstrable progress by the 
   Government of Pakistan in achieving certain objectives related to 
                counterterrorism and democratic reforms.

Whereas a democratic, stable, and prosperous Pakistan that is a full and 
        reliable partner in the struggle against Al Qaeda and the Taliban and a 
        responsible steward of its nuclear weapons and technology is vital to 
        the national security of the United States and to combating 
        international terrorism;
Whereas, since September 11, 2001, Pakistan has been an important partner in 
        removing the Taliban regime in Afghanistan and combating Al Qaeda and 
        international terrorism, engaging in operations that have led to the 
        deaths of hundreds of Pakistani security personnel and enduring acts of 
        terrorism and sectarian violence that have killed many innocent 
        civilians; and
Whereas senior United States military and intelligence officials have stated 
        that the Taliban and Al Qaeda have established critical sanctuaries in 
        Pakistan from where Al Qaeda is rebuilding its global terrorist network 
        and Taliban forces are crossing into Afghanistan and attacking Afghan, 
        United States, and International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) 
        personnel: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate that--
            (1) it is the policy of the United States--
                    (A) to maintain and deepen its long-term strategic 
                partnership with Pakistan;
                    (B) to work with the Government of Pakistan to 
                combat international terrorism and to end the use of 
                Pakistani territory as a safe haven for Al Qaeda, the 
                Taliban, and associated terrorist organizations, 
                including through the integration and development of 
                the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA);
                    (C) to work with the Government of Pakistan to 
                dismantle existing proliferation networks and prevent 
                nuclear proliferation;
                    (D) to work to facilitate the peaceful resolution 
                of all bilateral disputes between Pakistan and its 
                neighboring countries;
                    (E) to encourage the transition in Pakistan to a 
                fully democratic system of governance; and
                    (F) to implement a robust aid strategy that 
                supports programs in Pakistan related to education, 
                governance, rule of law, women's rights, medical 
                access, and infrastructure development; and
            (2) the determination of appropriate levels of United 
        States military assistance to Pakistan should be guided by 
        demonstrable progress by the Government of Pakistan in--
                    (A) preventing Al Qaeda and associated terrorist 
                organizations from operating in the territory of 
                Pakistan, including by eliminating terrorist training 
                camps or facilities, arresting members of Al Qaeda and 
                associated terrorist organizations, and countering 
                recruitment efforts;
                    (B) preventing the Taliban from using the territory 
                of Pakistan as a sanctuary from which to launch attacks 
                within Afghanistan, including by arresting Taliban 
                leaders, stopping cross-border incursions, and 
                countering recruitment efforts; and
                    (C) implementing democratic reforms, including by 
                allowing free, fair and inclusive elections at all 
                levels of government in accordance with internationally 
                recognized democratic norms.
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