Kerry Seeks 'Reset' On U.S.-Pakistan Ties -- Wall Street Journal
U.S. Senator Tries to Rekindle Ties as Relations Hit New Low Over bin Laden Raid
ISLAMABAD—U.S. Sen. John Kerry told Pakistan's civilian and military leaders that Washington wanted to hit the "reset button" on deteriorating relations, amid mounting Pakistani anger over the U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
Sen. Kerry, who has become a trouble-shooter for the Obama administration in Pakistan, met with senior civilian and military leaders during a 24-hour visit meant to soothe Pakistani anger at not being informed about the raid, while also keeping up pressure on Islamabad to do more in its fight against militancy.
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