Last year. there were 233 acts of sabctage resulting in 162 deaths and more than 500 wounded. This year the level of violence in these acts of terrorism has escalated. Mr. President. despite the escalated threats and violence. Pakistan has stood her ground courageously. Standing firm as a bulwark against Soviet imperialism in an extremely complex and troubled region of the world. she has provided refuge to more than 4 million Afghan refugeestoday. the worlds largest refugee population. Mr. President. the program of economic assistance and defense assistance President Reagan has requested will greatly help Pakistan continue the progress made over the past several years in economic development and growth.
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