[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 140 (Thursday, October 1, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2433-E2434]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             ENHANCED PARTNERSHIP WITH PAKISTAN ACT OF 2009

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                               speech of

                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 30, 2009

  Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of S. 
1707, the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009, a bipartisan 
bill designed to forge a true strategic partnership with Pakistan and 
its people, strengthen its democratic government, and support Pakistan 
so it may become a force for stability in a volatile region.
  This legislation triples the authorization for U.S. economic, social, 
and democratic development assistance to Pakistan to $1.5 billion a 
year for fiscal years 2010 through 2014. The bill provides that this 
aid be provided with a particular focus on strengthening democratic 
institutions, promoting economic development, and improving Pakistan's 
public education system.
  The bill also authorizes military assistance to Pakistan to help it 
disrupt and defeat al

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Qaeda and relevant insurgent elements, and requires that such 
assistance be focused primarily on helping Pakistan with its critical 
counterinsurgency and counterterrorism efforts.
  The security of Pakistan and the United States is closely linked. We 
cannot succeed in defeating al Qaeda by ourselves. Therefore, it is 
critically important that we develop a robust, long-term relationship 
with our strategic partners to prevail against those who threaten our 
national security.
  S. 1707 is an essential tool in our efforts to dismantle terrorism 
and underscores the United States' long-term commitment to the people 
of Pakistan.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting S. 1707, the Enhanced 
Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009.

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