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Pakistan's being an ally and helping the United States, we ought to show Pakistan that we are appreciative for the help that's been extended.

We need the cooperation of the Pakistanis. If we don't have any, we lose insight into the actions of those who would do our country harm.

Pakistan is an old ally of the United States.

For a combination of reasons, and despite evident fondness for American products and individuals, my impression is that most Pakistanis have extremely negative views of the U.S. as a geopolitical player.

On the international political landscape, there is better understanding of Pakistan's political economic and strategic issues. We aspire to promote peace and harmony with the region.

You must keep in mind that Pakistan has suffered the aftermaths of the Cold War, and that Cold War had left deep imprints on our society. We were the worst sufferers from the ills of the Afghan war.

Either you're this, or you're that: either you're - if you're a Pakistani, you're a terrorist; if you're an American, you might be a militarist. Those kind of prisms that we see each other through are really stultifying, and they don't often show the complexity and the incredible warmth and encompassing of the world.

The Pakistanis are very resilient people.

Pakistan destroyed its own reputation. If anything, I have improved Pakistan's image.

Pakistan has done some really terrible things, and yet they also have facilitated our military capabilities in ways that are critical to our country.