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Obama: International Taxman
By Daniel Politi
Posted Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at 6:32 AM ET
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In the WP's op-ed page, star Pakistani journalist Ahmed Rashid writes that "the Taliban offensive in northern Pakistan has the potential to become a nationwide movement within a few months," and Congress must act right away to provide aid to the Pakistani government so this doesn't happen. Although the recent offensive against militants was no doubt partly a response to U.S. pressure, it also was motivated by "a dramatic shift in public opinion toward opposing the Taliban." Congress must see these changing attitudes as an opportunity and give the administration the money it has asked for to help out Pakistan's military. While it's natural for lawmakers to be skeptical after so much money has been sunk into Pakistan over the last few years, this is not the time to worry about past sins. "I do not want to see my country go down because Congress is more concerned with minutiae than with the big picture," writes Rashid. "Yes, there must be a sea change in attitudes and policies. … But tomorrow may be too late. Pakistan needs help today."
Obama: International Taxman
By Daniel Politi
Posted Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at 6:32 AM ET
CONTINUED FROM news/notes20090505d
In the WP's op-ed page, star Pakistani journalist Ahmed Rashid writes that "the Taliban offensive in northern Pakistan has the potential to become a nationwide movement within a few months," and Congress must act right away to provide aid to the Pakistani government so this doesn't happen. Although the recent offensive against militants was no doubt partly a response to U.S. pressure, it also was motivated by "a dramatic shift in public opinion toward opposing the Taliban." Congress must see these changing attitudes as an opportunity and give the administration the money it has asked for to help out Pakistan's military. While it's natural for lawmakers to be skeptical after so much money has been sunk into Pakistan over the last few years, this is not the time to worry about past sins. "I do not want to see my country go down because Congress is more concerned with minutiae than with the big picture," writes Rashid. "Yes, there must be a sea change in attitudes and policies. … But tomorrow may be too late. Pakistan needs help today."
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