Thursday, October 20, 2011

Hillary Clinton: Wheels Down Islamabad (confirmed)

And the greeting is not altogether friendly.  Mme. Secretary, please make this a very quick touch down and come home to us safely.   God bless you.




Clinton in Pakistan seeking strong antiterror push

By Matthew Lee Associated Press / October 20, 2011

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is in Pakistan to personally deliver a blunt Obama administration demand that Pakistani authorities step up counterterror efforts against insurgents operating on the border with Afghanistan.
Clinton arrived in Islamabad on Thursday from Afghanistan, where she pointedly told Pakistan that it must be part of the solution to the Afghan conflict. She says the U.S. expects the Pakistani government, military and intelligence services to take the lead in not only fighting Pakistan-based militants but also in encouraging Afghan militants to reconcile with Afghan society.
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There was a happier greeting at the airport from Pakistani children.