MS. PERINO: I would question -- I question that report, and I would refer you to the Department of Defense for the veracity of that report, because that has been debunked by the department.

But let me say this: President Zardari, based on his comments from when he was elected, understands the serious situation that they're in. Innocent people here in America, in the West, and in Pakistan itself are at risk because of these terrorists, and they know that they need to do more and do a better job, and that we're going to be there to support them. But we also recognize their sovereignty. And that is why the coordination and cooperation, not just on that border region but also within the cities between our forces -- or our services like our intelligence services, our military, and also our law enforcement services -- are working closely with them to prevent -- to try to prevent attacks, but also to investigate attacks after they occur.

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