Sec. 7103. UNITED STATES COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE OF PAKISTAN

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## SEC. 7103 UNITED STATES COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE OF PAKISTAN ###

(a)Findings Consistent with the report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, Congress makes the following findings: ####

(1)The Government of Pakistan has a critical role to perform in the struggle against terrorism. ####

(2)Due to its location, topography, social conditions, and other factors, Pakistan can be attractive to extremists seeking refuge or opportunities to recruit or train, or a place from which to operate against Coalition Forces in Afghanistan. ####

(3)A stable Pakistan, with a moderate, responsible government that serves as a voice of tolerance in the Muslim world, is critical to stability in the region. ###

(b)Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the United States should— ####

(1)help to ensure a promising, stable, and secure future for Pakistan over the long term; ####

(2)provide a comprehensive program of assistance to encourage and enable Pakistan— #####

(A)to continue and improve upon its commitment to combating extremists; #####

(B)to seek to resolve any outstanding difficulties with its neighbors and other countries in its region; #####

(C)to continue to make efforts to fully control its territory and borders; #####

(D)to progress toward becoming a more effective and participatory democracy; #####

(E)to participate more vigorously in the global marketplace and to continue to modernize its economy; #####

(F)to take all necessary steps to halt the spread of weapons of mass destruction; #####

(G)to improve and expand access to education for all citizens; and #####

(H)to increase the number and level of exchanges between the Pakistani people and the American people; and ####

(3)continue to provide assistance to Pakistan at not less than the overall levels requested by the President for fiscal year 2005. * * * * * * *