White House Chief of Staff says American taxpayers are committed to give money to Pakistan

[thewiseguy]

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's chief of staff confirms that the U.S. is suspending $800 million in military aid to Pakistan.

William Daley says the U.S. relationship with Pakistan is "difficult" and must be made "to work over time." But Daley tells ABC television's "This Week" that until "we get through that difficulty, we'll hold back some of the money that the American taxpayers are committed to give" the U.S. ally.

Daley says the countries are trying to work through issues that have strained ties.

http://news.yahoo.com/white-house-us-suspending-800m-pakistan-aid-135109780.html

and who does he mean by American taxpayers? :shrug:

[sakabatou]

1. I didn't get that memo...

[somone]

2. Let their patron China help them

[Dappleganger]

3. I say we cancel that free gift to Pakistan and give to those who really need it

right on our American soil. And I bet they won't blow you up for doing it, either.

[L0oniX]

4. I made no such commitment.

[AngryOldDem]

5. Takes one hell of a nerve.

To say something like that in the middle of a budget crisis that could cost THIS country dearly.

All the more reason to take another good, hard look at our military spending as well as our other overseas commitments, especially to governments that aren't necessarily our allies in the first place.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

6. Where do you think the money we send to other countries comes from?

The tooth fairy? When our leaders make these deals they're working under the power bestowed on them by the voters who elected them. If you don't like it complain to your Senators and Representatives. Organize, and be vocal.

That this money has been suspended is not something I'll be losing sleep over.

[HereSince1628]

7. Funny how that 14th amendment sounding language is

floating out of the mouths of the White House at this point in time.

It's almost like we were softened up for that delivery.

[bvar22]

8. The White House is NOT speaking for THIS American taxpayer.

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[somone]

9. Pakistan says it doesn't need U.S. aid

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/10/2308071/as-us-cuts-800-million-in-military.html

As U.S. cuts $800 million in military aid, Pakistan says it doesn't need it
By SAEED SHAH

ISLAMABAD -- The Pakistan military declared Sunday that it doesn't need U.S. aid, as the White House confirmed that United States is withholding about $800 million in aid to Pakistan's armed forces.

[fivepennies]

10. That should read

American taxpayers should be committed for allowing this to go on.