Q Gordon, just as a practical matter, how can the resignation of a strong ally in the war on terror, in the midst of a impeachment crisis, in a country not known for smooth transfers of power -- how can that not have an upheaval or an effect on our prosecution of the war on terror?
MR. JOHNDROE: Well, one, we're going to continue working with the government of Pakistan. The President had a good meeting with the Prime Minister a couple of weeks ago in Washington. The Pakistanis realize that the threat of terrorism, the threat of extremism, is a threat to them, as well as the rest of the world. So the government of Pakistan, the Prime Minister, realizes that they need to go after terrorists and extremists because they are trying to destabilize the government of Pakistan, as well. So we're confident that while we certainly all have more to do when it comes to fighting terrorism, the government of Pakistan will continue in the effort.
Mark.
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