Thursday, October 29, 2009

Clinton's stay in Pakistan, continued

Clinton doesn't believe that Pakistan is willing to go after Al Qaida despite her previous comments made on this country. Clinton generally praised Pakistan, a US ally, because of its willingness to use its military against the Taliban

"Al-Qaeda has had safe haven in Pakistan since 2002... I find it hard to believe that nobody in your government knows where they are and couldn't get them if they really wanted to. Maybe that's the case, maybe they're not gettable. ...As far as we know, they are in Pakistan."

During her stay in Pakistan, Clinton met with leaders, citizens, and reporters. She would get feedback regarding the Obama administration's involvement in Pakistan. There is a lot of public concern in Pakistan; Clinton has taken criticism on the US' foreign policy.

She responded to editors, "I am more than willing to hear every complaint about the United States...answer, but also to change where we can, so we that we do have better communication and we have better understanding...But this is a two-way street. If we are going to have a mature partnership where we work together...there are issues that not just the United States but others have with your government and with your military security establishment."

Where is this headed? What will be the outcome of her stay in Pakistan?

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