There is a new democracy in Pakistan. The government of Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is a good example of a government where democratic institutions and policies are beginning to take root after years of dictatorship. Pakistan is a country which has bravely taken under its wings thousands of Afghan refugees. oftentimes at risk to Pakistani security. On numerous occasions the Afghan Government has bombed the refugee camps in Pakistan. This is another nation for whichif times were different and coffers were fulla convincing case could be made for more aid. not less. Senator DOLE would also target Turkey. our only Moslem NATO Ally. for cuts in foreign aid. This strategic ally on NATOs southern flank currently faces a virtual civil war on its border as Soviet Armenia battles Soviet Azerbaijan. It has strained its internal budgets by accepting thousands of ethnic Turkish refugees fleeing the policy of forced Bulgarization of minorities ruthlessly pursued by the Zhikov government. Sadly. this policy appears to be favored by many Bulgarianseven after the fall of the Communist government. This is not the time to reduce our aid to this important. developing ally.
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