Pakistan              See also:  India vs. Pakistan  |  Allies and enemies  |  Terrorism

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"For each of the following countries, please say whether you consider it an ally of the United States, friendly but not an ally, unfriendly, or an enemy of the United States. How about Pakistan?"

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"Do you consider Pakistan an ally of the United States, friendly but not an ally, unfriendly, or an enemy of the United States?"

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"If the Taliban or members of Al Qaeda deposed the current government of Pakistan and took power in that country, do you think that would cause major problems for the United States, minor problems, or no problems at all?" N=515 (Form A), MoE ± 4.5

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"If it appears likely that the Taliban or members of Al Qaeda may depose the current government of Pakistan and take power in that country, would you favor or oppose sending U.S. ground troops into Pakistan?" N=495 (Form B), MoE ± 4.5

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"Do you think the United States should cut off aid to Pakistan until the state of emergency is lifted and democracy is restored?"

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"Many people believe that Al Qaeda leader Usama bin Laden is hiding in the hills of Pakistan. Do you think the United States can trust Pakistan to help capture or kill Usama Bin Laden?"

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"Do you think the U.S. should or should not take military action in Pakistan if there is a chance to capture or kill high-ranking members of the terrorist group known as al Qaeda, if the government of Pakistan does not give the U.S. permission to do so?"

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Program on International Policy Attitudes/Knowledge Networks Poll. March 16-22, 2004. N=approx. 500 adults nationwide. MoE ± 4.5. This survey was fielded by Knowledge Networks using its nationwide research panel. Knowledge Networks employs a random-digit-dial telephone methodology to develop a representative sample of households for participation in its panel. Participants receive free hardware and free Internet access. Surveys are administered via interactive TV devices.

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"As you may know, it was recently discovered that scientists in Pakistan were illicitly selling nuclear weapons technology to Iran, North Korean and Libya. The Pakistan government has arrested the leading scientist and he has apologized. However, Pakistan has refused to allow international inspectors to monitor its nuclear weapons program to make sure that this does not happen again. Which of the following positions is closest to yours? To get Pakistan to allow in inspectors, the U.S. should apply pressure, such as economic sanctions, because it is essential to make sure that there is no further spreading of nuclear weapons technology. The U.S. should not put pressure on Pakistan, because if it does this might lead to such a backlash by radical Islamists that the Pakistan government might not continue to cooperate in the hunt for al Qaeda."

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Gallup Poll. Feb. 9-12, 2004. N=1,002 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3.

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CBS News Poll. May 19-21, 1998. N=1,080 adults nationwide.

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"Are your feelings toward Pakistan generally favorable, generally unfavorable, or neutral?"

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