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The United States Senate has passed by unanimous consent a resolution welcoming Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to the United States and commending his efforts in the war against terrorism.
Senator Sam Brownback (Republican) and Senator Paul Wellstone (Democrat) introduced the resolution to the Senate.
Brownback and Wellstone, in their resolution, had submitted that Musharraf has shown courageous leadership in cooperating with the US in the campaign in Afghanistan and has shown great fortitude in confronting domestic extremists.
They said that the efforts of Musharraf in promoting moderation were both in the 'national interest of Pakistan' and of 'great importance to Pakistani-American relations' and that war against terrorism underscored the importance of strengthening the historic bilateral relationship between the United States and Pakistan.
They also said the Pakistani-American community in the United States makes important contributions to the United States and plays a vital role in developing a closer relationship between the peoples of the United States and Pakistan.
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