Biden Speaks With Musharraf
At last Tuesday's Democratic debate, after listening to his rivals discussing Iran, Biden, who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, had this to say: "The fact of the matter is, the Iranians may get 2.6 kilograms of highly enriched uranium. But the Pakistanis have hundreds — thousands — of kilograms of highly enriched uranium."
Biden then asked this question: "What is the greatest threat to the United States of America: 2.6 kilograms of highly enriched uranium in Tehran or an out-of-control Pakistan? It's not close."
Today Biden spoke over the phone to Pakistan's President President Pervez Musharraf, who declared a state of emergency in his country over the weekend. Biden issued a statement after the conversation.
"We had a very frank and detailed discussion," it says. "I told President Musharraf how critical it is for relations between our two countries that elections go forward as planned in January, that he follow through on his commitment to take off his uniform and that he restore the rule of law to Pakistan. It is clear to me from our conversation that President Musharraf understands the consequences for his country and for relations with the United States if he does not return Pakistan to the path of democracy."