Those Who Leaked Documents Violated Oath, Says Official

U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke says that the recent leak of over 90,000 classified documents on the war in Afghanistan was “inexplicable.” (0:10)

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Former CIA Officer Jack Rice Analyzes White House Response To Leaked Afghanistan Documents

Talk Radio News Service International Correspondent Jack Rice analyzes the thousands of secret Afghanistan documents leaked to the press by the organization, WikiLeaks. (:53)

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WikiLeaks Documents Show Difficulty In Identifying Insurgents, Says Former CIA Officer Jack Rice

Talk Radio News Service International Correspondent Jack Rice analyzes the thousands of secret Afghanistan documents leaked to the press by the organization, WikiLeaks. (:32)

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We Need To Go To The Terrorist To Protect The Nation, Says Senator

Sen. Ted Kaufman (D-Del.) says the key to success in frustrating any of these massive terrorist attacks is to go to the enemy, which is in the hills of Pakistan. (0:30)

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Petraeus: We Must Commit To Partnering With Pakistan

Commander of the U.S. Central Command General David Petraeus says that America needs to make a long-term commitment in partnering with Pakistan. (:25)
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Admiral Mullen Credits Growing Partnership With Pakistani Army's Chief Of Staff

Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Michael Mullen applauds the Chief of Staff for the Pakistani Army General Ashfaq Kayani for the progress he's made in Pakistan. (0:38)
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Gates: U.S.-Pakistani Relations On The Rise

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the Pakistani military has become more active, and is increasing its working relationship with U.S. forces. (0:22)
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Defense Secretary Gates Dismisses Conspiracy Theories From Pakistan

Defense Secretary Robert Gates dismissed a number of conspiracy theories that have originated in Pakistan as nonsense. Gates explained that the U.S. was not interested in taking over the country's nuclear arsenal or pose an occupation. (0:23)
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Expert Says U.S. Can Show Control By Leaving Afghanistan Intact And Soon

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Scholar Gilles Dorronsoro says Monday that the United States needs to show Pakistan that the U.S. has control in Afghanistan. He suggested the U.S. exercise that control by leaving Afghanistan self-sufficient, and within the next few years. (0:33)
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Kerry Explains Addition To Aid Bill

Senate Foreign Relations Chairman John Kerry (D-Mass.) responded Tuesday to the chilly reception from Pakistan toward the Kerry-Lugar aid bill, saying that the committee intends to include a document alongside the $7.5 billion aid bill aimed at assuaging Pakistani concerns.

“[The document] affirms the primary intention of the Enhanced Partnership With Pakistan Act, it demonstrates the American people’s long-term commitment to the people of Pakistan,” said Kerry during a press briefing with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. (0:47)

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Kerry Cites Poll Showing That Pakistanis Consider U.S. An Enemy

In a hearing on Afghanistan’s Impact on Pakistan Thursday, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-Mass.) says that Pakistan is a “central focus of our policy considerations.” Kerry also says that the 2/3 of Pakistani citizens regard the U.S. as an enemy, according to a survey by the PEW research center. (1:00)
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Former U.S. Ambassador To Pakistan: U.S. Should Direct Aid Towards The Needs Of Pakistan's People

Former U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Wendy Chamberlin, says the US should direct aid given to Pakistan towards the needs of the Pakistani people. (0:27)
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Former U.S. Ambassador To Pakistan: Aid Needs To Be Directed Towards Pakistani People

Former US Ambassador to Pakistan, Wendy Chamberlin, said that US aid to the people of Pakistan should be based on the needs of the people, not merely based on a limiting budget passed by Congress. (0:27)
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Kerry: New Legislation Will Help Pakistanis Ward Off Taliban Influence

Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said that the Enhanced Partnership With Pakistan Act, a piece of legislation that will provide funding for projects that bolster human rights and improves the democratic process, will help ward off the influence of the Taliban in Pakistan (0:22)
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Carper: Analysis on Pakistan

Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) states the hardships that face Pakistan because of the insurgents. He also stated the positive changes that will come from long term strategy of governance. (0:26)
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Pakistan Realizing Taliban Threat

Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) visited Pakistan with the Congressional Delegation and commented on Pakistan's effort to overcome Taliban threats. Senator Carper praised the mayor of Karachi for his efforts in uniting the country around the issue of the Taliban. (0:19)
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Mullen: Reestabling a Relationship with Afghanistan and Pakistan

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen said in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing Thursday that the U.S. has a tough road ahead in reestablishing its relationship with Afghanistan and Pakistan. He also explains the need for patience in doing so. (3:24)
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Clinton Will Discuss Sri Lanka With UK Minister

By Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News Service

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a brief statement to the press today with The Right Honorable David Miliband, M.P., Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland prior to their bilateral meeting which will discuss issues such as humanitarian issues in Sri Lanka and action in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran.

Clinton said, “He and I have already forged a close working relationship on not only out bilateral issues but on so many of the global concerns that we both care greatly about.”



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Iran is the root of all evil

General David Petraeus, Commander of the United States Central Command, discusses Iran's influence in Afghanistan and Pakistan. (0:14)
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Carson urges Pakistan to restore their judiciary system

Congressman Andre Carson (D-Ind.) delivers a statement today urging Pakistan to restore their judiciary system. “We were all awakened this morning to the disturbing news of activities taking place today in Pakistan. So us gathering here today is of significant importance. Because we gather not just to commemorate an event nor do we come here today to soley advocate for judicial reforms in Pakistan. Our activities today are bigger then any one event or cause. Because our cause for enhanced civil liberties in Pakistan are wrapped in a universal moment that collectively calls for increased freedoms and basic human rights everywhere.” (0:51)
By Suzia van Swol, University of New Mexico-Talk Radio News Service
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