zardari first press conference in usa.......jokes

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zardaris press conference in usa.....snippets.

On Pakistan

“We have to increase the appetite for the acceptance of (the fact)
that we are in a state of war,” he said. “We cannot wish it away.”


War on terror.



“We have had physical affects. We have had economic affects and we
have had psychological affects of this war. The entire nation is
fearful, especially after the Marriott blast.”




But he pointed out that Bush had noted his concerns on this issue
which, according to Zardari, was a “manifestation of his mindset.


“Pakistan and the United States are on the same page on this,” he
said.


Afghanistan.


“We intend to open a new chapter” based on mutual respect and
cooperation," he


Kashmir.


But when asked if he intended to discuss the Kashmir issue with the
Indian prime minister, Zardari said: “Leave it to me whether I raise
it with Mr Singh or not.”


Economy

The president said in his meetings with the world leaders, he noticed
great appreciation for the problems Pakistan faced, particularly of
the economic crisis, and they were wiling to help Islamabad deal with
this situation........ROFL



The president said that Pakistan needs to engage with these nations
but “at the end of the day, we will have to take charge of the
situation.”



IPI....IRAQ PAKISTAN INDIA ....PIPELINE.


Without naming India, a major beneficiary of the pipeline project,
Zardari said it was unfortunate that “other nations involved in the
project had now become a little more conservative about it.”





Anti-terrorism conference

Zardari said that Pakistan plans to hold an international conference
for considering various proposals for fighting terrorism.



Aafia Siddiqui.


“Because of the nature of this case, we cannot do more,” he added.


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