“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.”
“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.”
“[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.”
“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.”
