But the fact of the matter is. the President cannot certify that Pakistan does not possess such a weapon or the components to assemble one. I do hope that the administration and the Government of Pakistan can work past this current impasse. I highly value the bonds of friendship between Pakistan and the United States. Pakistan has stood stalwartly with the Afghan freedom fighters since the brutal Soviet invasion. She has sheltered the largest refugee population in the world. During the recent Persian Gulf crisis. Pakistans government. led by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. stood courageously with the United Statesdespite pressure from powerful elements of the Pakistani military.