S.Res. 99 · 110th Congress

A resolution 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.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2007-03-07
Latest action
2007-03-07 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that it is U.S. policy to: (1) maintain and deepen its long-term strategic partnership with Pakistan; (2) 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; (3) work with the government of Pakistan to dismantle existing proliferation networks and prevent nuclear proliferation; (4) facilitate the peaceful resolution of all bilateral disputes between Pakistan and its neighboring countries; (5) encourage Pakistan's transition to a fully democratic system of governance; and (6) implement an aid strategy that supports programs in Pakistan related to education, governance, rule of law, women's rights, medical access, and infrastructure development.

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the determination of appropriate levels of U. S. military assistance to Pakistan should be guided by progress by the government of Pakistan in: (1) preventing Al Qaeda and associated terrorist organizations from operating in Pakistan; (2) preventing the Taliban from using Pakistan as a sanctuary to launch attacks within Afghanistan; and (3) implementing democratic reforms.