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Musharraf Meets With Rick Perry in Texas

Texas governor talks foreign relations in Austin

By the Associated Press

Posted Jul 12, 2011 2:09 PM CDT

(AP) – This won't tamp down those Rick-Perry-for-president rumors: The Texas governor met with former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf in Austin today and said he hopes the strained ties between the US and Pakistan will improve. Perry lamented the two countries' poor relationship but did not directly criticize current US policy toward Pakistan—including the White House's recent suspension of $800 million in US aid to the Pakistani military.

During a speech yesterday at Rice University, Musharraf said the decision to cut the aid could hamper anti-terror efforts. Musharraf requested the meeting with Perry, who is considering a run for president in 2012. Musharraf said he wanted to talk about "the Texas success story" and to get tips on how to make an economy thrive.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks during the 28th annual National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials conference in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File)

Pervez Musharraf, former president of Pakistan, in a 2010 file photo. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File)

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