The Obama interview: Safe havens in Pak not acceptable, Mumbai terrorists must face justice
January 23, 2015  13:16
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"As President, I've made sure that the United States has been unrelenting in our fight against terrorist groups-a fight in which Indians and Americans are united.

"Indians were tragically killed on 9/11, as were Americans on 26/11. On my previous visit to India, my first stop was the memorial at the Taj hotel to pay my respects to the victims, meet with survivors and send a strong message to the Indian people that we stand together in defence of our security and our way of life.

"I've made it clear that even as the United States works with Pakistan to meet the threat of terrorism, safe havens within Pakistan are not acceptable and that those behind the Mumbai terrorist attack must face justice.

"Like people around the world, Indians and Americans were horrified at the senseless slaughter of so many students and teachers at the school in Peshawar, which was a painful reminder that terrorists threaten us all."

US President Barack Obama in an interview to Shekhar Gupta.
Read the full interview here.


Pic: President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama pay their respects at the 26/11 memorial at the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel, site of the 2008 attacks in Mumbai during their 2010 visit.

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