United States of America
Richard A. Boucher
Richard Boucher has served as the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs since February 2006. The following is excerpted from his December 6, 2007, testimony before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations’ Subcommittee on International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs, and International Environmental Protection. The United Stateswants to see Pakistansucceed in its transition to an elected civilian-led democracy, to become amoderate, democratic, Muslim nation committed to human rights and the rule oflaw. All of our assistance programs are directed toward helping Pakistanachieve these goals. This is a long-term undertaking that will require years toaccomplish. There…
