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Article: U.S. Senator Casey Urges President Bush to Restore Stability in Pakistan.
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- PPI - Pakistan Press International
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- January 24, 2008
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Washington, January 23 (PPI) : U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) joined his Senate colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to President Bush urging him to act quickly to promote steps toward democracy, reconciliation and stability in Pakistan.The letter was signed by Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI), Edward Kennedy (D-MA), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Gordon Smith (R-OR), Robert Byrd (D-WV) & Charles Schumer (D-NY).
While this administration has spent billions propping up President Musharraf as an indispensable ally, U.S. support has not reached Pakistani people, said Senator Casey. In light of recent violence and turmoil in Pakistan, it is critical ...