U.S.-Pakistan Talks Target Skepticism

"To the people and government of Pakistan, the United States pledges our full support," she said. "You are fighting a war whose outcome is critical -- first and foremost, of course, for the people of Pakistan, but it will also have regional and global repercussions. And so strengthening and advancing your security remains a key priority of our relationship."

Clinton said the two countries face what she called "a new day" and credited President Barack Obama with treating Pakistan not as a client state but as more of an equal. U.S.-Pakistan Talks Target Skepticism

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