John Kerry talks about Pakistan during confirmation hearing

The video discusses the importance of maintaining aid and communication routes with Pakistan, highlighting the critical role these play in military operations in Afghanistan. It emphasizes the intelligence cooperation between the U.S. and Pakistan, which was instrumental in locating Osama bin Laden. The video acknowledges Pakistan's significant sacrifices in combating terrorism, with substantial losses over the years. It concludes by advocating for continued diplomatic relations and assistance to Pakistan, rather than cutting aid, to strengthen bilateral ties.

Why is maintaining aid to Pakistan considered crucial according to the speaker?

• To increase trade opportunities

• To improve diplomatic relations with India

• To reduce military spending

• To ensure the supply routes to Afghanistan remain open

What was one of the key outcomes of the intelligence cooperation between the US and Pakistan?

• Peace treaty with North Korea

• End of the Cold War

• Capture of Osama bin Laden

• Capture of Saddam Hussein

How many people has Pakistan lost in the last year due to their efforts against terrorism?

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 10,000

• 6,000

What is the speaker's stance on cutting assistance to Pakistan?

• Assistance should not be cut to maintain relations

• Aid should be increased significantly

• It is necessary to cut aid immediately

• Aid should be redirected to other countries

What is the speaker's intention regarding the issue of Dr. Afridi?

• To ignore the issue completely

• To raise the issue with Pakistani officials

• To seek a public apology from Pakistan

• To cut all ties with Pakistan