Biden taking care of Bhutto in Pakistan

[jillan]

http://in.news.yahoo.com/071025/48/6mdne.html

We extend our condolences to you, to the victims' families, and to all of the people of Pakistan," the senators wrote in the letter.

"We believe this devastating attack serves as a stark reminder of the need for effective security mechanisms for the protection of all candidates and their supporters (particularly, although not exclusively, Bhutto and members of her party)..."

The senators called on Musharraf to provide the level of security to Bhutto offered to any former Pakistani prime minister.

They suggested the use of government bomb-proof vehicles and jamming equipment to protect Bhutto and other political leaders from roadside bombs.

The senators also said they were "troubled" by allegations "well founded or not" of potential links between extremist forces and current or retired military or intelligence officials.

"We urge you to ensure that any individual involved in (or alleged to have been involved in) past political action against Bhutto and her supporters be excluded from any part of the former Prime Minister's security detail."

[gateley]

1. Hmmm. Must be hedging our bets in case she wins the election in January.

What's your take on it?

[jillan]

3. I think he is really worried about Pakistan. That country is ready to explode.

Another reason why we need Joe in office.

[gateley]

2. Here's Biden on Pakistan -- from the same WaPo blog link

Which is why, he added, "I'm a hell of a lot more worried about Pakistan," which already has nuclear weapons, as opposed to Iran, which is still working on nuclear enrichment, a possible step on the way to developing nuclear weapons -- although Iran insists that's not its intent. "I wish we'd pay as much attention to Pakistan as the saber rattling we're doing with Iran," Biden said.

(There's an audio link for this, too)