"The bill subjects our security assistance to a certification that the Pakistani government is using the money for its intended purpose, namely to combat the Taliban and al-Qaida,"

VOA: standard.2009.05.04

Senator Kerry said the package is intended to be a true sign of friendship for Pakistan, while spokesman Crowley said it creates balance in the U.S.aid program and that it is hard to see how that impedes Pakistan's military.

VOA: standard.2009.10.13