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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 22, 1994
Condemns the involvement of Pakistan in acts of terrorism in other countries and any involvement by Pakistan in the illegal manufacture, sale, transportation, or distribution of any narcotic substance. Urges Pakistan to cooperate with U.S. law enforcement authorities to reduce and eliminate the growing heroin trade in Pakistan. Urges the Administration to review the 1993 State Department decision to drop Pakistan from the watch list of nations suspected of supporting terrorism. Reaffirms the validity and wisdom of the Pressler Amendment prohibiting foreign assistance to Pakistan in light of Prime Minister Sharif's public admission that Pakistan has possessed nuclear weapons for several years despite repeated assurances to the contrary to the United States.
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Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] · D–WA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1915)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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