[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 39 (Wednesday, March 7, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S2824]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE RESOLUTION 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

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

                               S. Res. 99

       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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