“From harboring Osama bin Laden to its cozy relationship with the Haqqani network, there is more than enough evidence to determine whose side Pakistan is on in the War on Terror. And it’s not America’s,” Poe claimed.
If passed, the bill will require the US President to issue a report within 90 days of passage detailing whether or not Pakistan has provided support for international terrorism, he said.
“Thirty days after that, the Secretary of State must issue a follow-up report containing either a determination that Pakistan is state sponsor of terrorism or a detailed justification as to why Pakistan does not meet the legal criteria for designation,” he added.
Calling it a untrustworthy ally of America, Poe said for years Pakistan has been aiding and abetting the enemies of the US.
“These are not enemies who simply profess to hate us.
These are groups and individuals with American blood on their hands,” he said in his speech on the House floor.
In his remarks in the House, Congressman George Holding said, “Mr Speaker, we must be honest about the evolving terror threat in front of us and confront this challenge with strong leadership and unwavering resolve”.
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