Bhutto’s Rival Seeks Alliance Against Musharraf


	Bhutto’s Rival Seeks Alliance Against Musharraf

creepysleepy

12-29-2007 12:22 PM

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pakistan, bhutto, assassination, united states, middle east, foreign policy

creepysleepy says:

Bhutto's assassination will have devastating long-term foreign policy consequences for the United States. It is one very good reason NOT to elect a hawk next year...

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