Q Gordon, you said that the Pakistanis also want to fight in the war on terror. But many in Pakistan actually blame Musharraf's relationship with the United States, with President Bush, for bringing more attacks and more instability into the country. So how do you ensure that that relationship stays strong with the next leadership?
MR. JOHNDROE: Again, President Bush had a good meeting with the Prime Minister of Pakistan -- the new Prime Minister of Pakistan just a few weeks ago at the White House. Secretary Rice, as well as our embassy in Islamabad, remain in close contact with the Pakistani government. We are continuing counterterrorism cooperation. As I just said, we are continuing to provide aid for a variety of social and humanitarian issues. We want to help the people of Pakistan get through their food emergency, their -- the concern they have and that we have over the economic condition of Pakistan. And so we're confident that we will maintain a good relationship with the government of Pakistan.
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