Patrick Joseph Murphy

“ Pakistan.
Clear rules and accountability are vital to winning the war on
terror. Just as we attach benchmarks and set goals for the money the
United States sends to Iraq and Afghanistan, we must do the same for
Pakistan--especially if Pakistan is to continue as a true partner in
this fight.
While Iraq continues to smolder, Osama bin Laden--the murderer of
more than 3,000 innocent Americans is still at large. ”

“ Recently, when asked why bin Laden hadn't been brought to justice yet
he said: "Why is he still at large? Because we haven't got him yet . .
. That's why. And he's hiding, and we're looking, and we will continue
to look until we bring him to justice." ”

“ It is getting harder for them, especially along the
border between Afghanistan and Pakistan--and in some of the areas where
we believe bin Laden is still at large.
I have always said that we needed to be tough and smart in fighting
the war on terror. That means asking tough questions--even of our
friends. One question that needs to be asked--especially as we prepare
to send them $300 million dollars--is about Pakistan's President
Musharraf.
Right now we can count President Musharraf as an ally but is he doing
all he can
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to hunt bin Laden? ”