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
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.