We have an active program ... we have nuclear weapons, we are a nuclear power, ... We have an advanced missiles program.

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All intelligence offices of any worth will cover themselves by saying 'probably,' 'possibly,' 'if,' 'maybe,' 'perhaps,' ... They have no information as such. What they're trying to do is make an intelligent guess.

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Yes, by the grace of God.

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[Asked in an interview with U.S. network ABC's] Nightline ... One cannot rule it out. The prime minister has not said anything in his speech in this regard.

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Pakistan has made no mention of ending our tests, ... We have a missile program, and it is in the national interest whatever we want to do.

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It was our first one-to-one meeting, and I am very satisfied with it.

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We were forced into this situation. Unfortunately our friends did not stand by us, ... The action they are taking now should have been taken long ago by all concerned parties.

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The latest tests are particularly provocative as they are by nature aimed at perfection of battlefield tactical weapons threatening the security of India's immediate neighbors, ... Pakistan once again reiterates that it will take all measures in consonance with the threat posed to Pakistan's security and the need for the protection of our national interests.

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We thought the bomb was detonated by remote control, but now it appears to be a suicide attack.

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