CPR Meets with Senator Cornyn’s Office

On March 1, CPR met with the Office of Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) to introduce the work of the Council and discuss issues such as the U.S. Pakistan assistance legislation (Kerry/Lugar) and recent political developments in Pakistan.  CPR stated that its main priorities include: pushing the U.S. to adopt a regional South Asia strategy that includes India; promoting greater U.S. trade access to Pakistani goods; ensuring that U.S. foreign assistance to Pakistan achieves its objectives and that the Pakistani American community has a greater voice in Washington on issues important to Pakistani Americans.