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Viewing cable 09ISLAMABAD66, PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: JANUARY 12, 2009

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09ISLAMABAD66 2009-01-12 11:59 2011-08-26 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Islamabad
O 121159Z JAN 09
FM AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD
TO SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 0991
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UNCLAS ISLAMABAD 000066 
 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK
SUBJECT:  PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: JANUARY 12, 2009 
 
Summary:  Reports of a "fierce clash" that left at least 40 
militants and six soldiers dead in Mohmand Agency (FATA) as the 
Frontier Corps "repulsed the attack of more than 600 militants" 
dominated headlines in all newspapers on Monday.  All major dailies 
highlighted reports that Israel's military used the "incendiary 
agent white phosphorus" over populated areas of Gaza and a crowded 
refugee camp.  Several newspapers reported that an "anti-Israel 
crowd tried to attack U.S. Consulate" in Karachi.  Also underscored 
by most newspapers was the report that Prime Minister Gilani "ruled 
out extradition of suspects" to any country in connection with the 
Mumbai carnage. 
 
Most major dailies ran editorials on the "silence of international 
community" over "Israeli strikes in Gaza" and "Indian atrocities in 
Kashmir".  The Urdu daily, "Ausaf," noted that the "world is playing 
role of a silent spectator on Israeli aggression against Palestine, 
Indian state-terrorism in Kashmir, and American atrocities in Iraq 
and Afghanistan."  The leading widely circulated Urdu daily, "Jang," 
observed that "those who are raising hue and cry on Mumbai attacks, 
why did they keep mum over the Marriott attack?"  The 
Islamabad-based English daily, "Pakistan Observer," wrote: "The 
western world led by the U.S. is using its full military might to 
crush and eliminate a few individuals and groups in the name of war 
on terror but they have closed their eyes to the plight of 1.5 
million Palestinians."  End Summary. 
 
----------------- 
News Stories 
----------------- 
 
"40 Militants, Six Troops Killed; FC Repulses Attack On Fort" "Dawn" 
(01/12) 
 
"At least 40 militants and six soldiers were killed in a fierce 
clash in Mohmand Agency on Saturday night.  According to officials, 
heavily armed militants stormed a fort of Mohmand Rifles and two 
checkpoints in Lakaro subdivision near the Afghan border.  The 
Frontier Corps (FC) said in a statement issued in Peshawar on Sunday 
that more than 600 militants, mostly foreigners, had come from the 
direction of the border and attacked the forces at Mamad Gatt.  'FC 
troops fired heavy artillery shells and rockets and repulsed the 
attack.'" 
 
"South Waziristan official Kidnapped" "Dawn" (01/12) 
 
"Five armed men kidnapped Additional Political Agent Amir Latif of 
South Waziristan along with his driver in the presence of more than 
20 security personnel on Sunday.  No militant group has claimed 
responsibility for the kidnapping." 
 
"Fierce Clashes Continue In Hangu; 17 Dead" "Dawn" (01/12) 
 
"The death toll in three days of clashes in Hangu climbed to 43 
after another 17 people were killed and several injured on Saturday 
night and Sunday in a clash between rival groups in Ganjiano 
Kalay." 
 
"Forces Vacate Some Positions In Swat" "The News" 
 
"Some troops were pulled out of parts of the troubled Swat Valley on 
Sunday but military officials insisted it was not withdrawal but 
readjustment and rotation of the forces." 
 
"Taliban Chop Ears Of Four Private Guards In Bajaur" "Daily Times" 
(01/12) 
 
"The Taliban on Sunday chopped off ears of four private security 
guards in Bajaur Agency, a private TV channel said." 
 
"Kabul Decides To Introduce Community Guard System" "The Nation" 
(01/12) 
 
"Afghan government has decided to introduce Community Guard System, 
ostensibly in a move to fight insurgent Taliban.  Well-placed 
diplomatic sources told 'The Nation' that the program was tailored 
in the light of recommendations firmed up by the senior U.S. 
commanders and aimed at mobilizing thousands of Afghan youngsters, 
particularly from the rural Afghanistan, against Taliban." 
 
"America Floats Idea Of Stationing Chinese Peace Force In 
Afghanistan "Ummat" (01/12) 
 
China has refused to send its troops under NATO command in 
Afghanistan, while U.S. has floated idea of stationing one hundred 
thousand Chinese peace troops in Afghanistan.  Sources in Kabul told 
to Ummat that in consultation with Saudi Arabia, NATO and American 
officials in Kabul have asked China to replace them in Afghanistan 
by sending peace troops." 
 
"Israel Using Phosphorus Bombs Over Populated Areas" "Dawn" (01/12) 
 
"Israel's military has fired artillery shells packed with the 
incendiary agent white phosphorus over populated areas of Gaza and a 
crowded refugee camp, putting civilians at risk, said Human Rights 
Watch on Sunday." 
 
"Anti-Israel Crowd Tries To Attack U.S. Consulate" "Daily Times" 
(01/12) 
 
"Security forces used tear gas and batons to repel anti-Israel 
protesters who tried to attack the U.S. Consulate in the provincial 
capital on Sunday, according to AP.  Thousands of protesters in 
Karachi burned U.S. flags and chanted anti-Israel slogans, and 
several hundred of them marched on the U.S. Consulate, senior police 
official Ameer Sheikh said.  'They were in a mood to attack,' said 
Sheikh." 
 
"Anti-Israel Rally Tear-Gasses; 12 Hurt" "Dawn" (01/12) 
 
"Over a dozen people, including two police officials, were injured 
on Sunday when police fired teargas shells and severely 
baton-charged participants of an anti-Israel rally, taken out by the 
Imamia Students Organization (ISO), police and witnesses said." 
 
"U.S. Losing 'War Hearts And Minds' Of Muslims" "Dawn" (01/12) 
 
"The Gaza conflict appears to have widened the traditional divide in 
the United States between the left-leaning liberals and the 
mainstream politicians and has also dealt a severe blow to US 
efforts for winning the hearts and minds of Muslim masses." 
 
"Bush Regime Prosecution Possible: Obama" "The Nation" (01/12) 
 
"U.S. President-elect Barack Obama has said that the suicide bombers 
have remained and would always remain a danger and challenge to the 
United States.  The President-elect also voiced fear that 
Mumbai-type attacks can be replicated by terrorists in other parts 
of the world, including the U.S. and said his administration will 
focus on putting more pressure on 'our major target' Al-Qaeda.  The 
'danger is always there' to have a Mumbai-type attack in an American 
city, he maintained.  Speaking in general terms in an interview with 
ABC's This Week program broadcast on Sunday, Obama vowed to take 
swift action on the Middle East peace process and Iran's nuclear 
ambitions but played for time to shut down the Guantanamo Bay prison 
camp.  He said he expected to 'move swiftly' to engage Iran, whose 
nuclear quest he said would be one of his administration's biggest 
challenges." 
 
"Hikmatyar Asks Afghans To Accelerate Attacks On U.S. Troops" "The 
News" (01/12) 
 
"Hikmatyar urged Afghans to accelerate attacks against the U.S. to 
avenge the Israeli atrocities against Palestinians, the Afghan 
Islamic Press quoted Hikmatyar as saying." 
 
"Israeli Atrocities Against Palestinians Condemned" "Dawn" (01/12) 
 
"The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) in Islamabad on Sunday staged a protest 
demonstration against the Israeli atrocities in Gaza that have 
killed more than 800 innocent Palestinians.  Chief of the JI Qazi 
Hussain Ahmad asked all Muslim countries to unite and declare Jihad 
(holy war) against Israeli aggression....  The JI leader criticized 
President Asif Ali Zardari for awarding medals on the U.S. 
authorities 'for their drone attacks on the Tribal Areas and 
complicity with Israel to carry out aggression in Gaza.'  'One award 
was conferred in return for the bombing in the FATA and the other 
for supporting Israeli aggression in Gaza,' he added." 
 
"U.S. Rejected Israeli Plan To Bomb Iranian N-Sites" "Dawn" (01/12) 
 
"US President George W. Bush rejected last year an Israeli request 
to provide sophisticated, deep-penetration bombs to attack Iran's 
underground nuclear enrichment facilities, the US media reported on 
Sunday." 
 
"Gilani Rules Out Extradition Of Suspects" "Dawn" (01/12) 
 
"Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has ruled out handing over 
any person to any country in connection with the Mumbai carnage.  He 
said that Pakistan was carrying out is own investigation and if any 
Pakistani was found involved, the government would take action 
against him in accordance with law." 
 
"Mukherjee Claims To Handover Entire Documents To Pak" "Pakistan 
Observer" (01/12) 
 
"Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee claimed on Sunday 
that India had handed over 'entire' documents to Pakistan in 
connection with Mumbai attacks, while talking to reporters in 
Lalgola in West Bengal after attending a Congress Party rally." 
 
"Pak Dossier On Mumbai Hits Credible: U.S. Envoy" "The Post" 
(01/12) 
 
"The U.S. has contended that the dossier given by India to Pakistan 
on the Mumbai attacks was "credible" but suggested that New Delhi 
should allow time to Islamabad to act on it.  U.S. Ambassador to 
India David C Mulford said the dossier contains extensive inputs 
from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)." 
 
"Let's Know Dossier Inside Out; FO Says It Paints One Side Of the 
Picture" "The News" (01/12) 
 
"The 70-page Indian dossier provided to Pakistan last week as 
evidence of the Lashkar-e-Tibia's role in the Mumbai terror attacks, 
urges Islamabad to hand over the conspirators to face justice in 
India, dismantle the infrastructure of terrorism in Pakistan, 
prevent further terrorist attacks from the Pakistani soil and to 
adhere to all bilateral, multilateral and international obligations 
to take the Mumbai attackers to task....  Foreign Office spokesman 
said the Pakistani authorities were still examining the dossier and 
their reaction was expected shortly." 
 
"ISI Gives Dossier To CIA On Indian Activities" "The Post" (01/12) 
 
"The Inter Services Intelligence has handed over a heavy dossier to 
the American CIA with complete evidence regarding Indian involvement 
in sabotage and terrorist activities in Balochistan, tribal areas 
and even settled areas of Pakistan....  The dossier also provides 
detail of the training camps set up by Raw in Balochistan and FATA 
to train terrorists for heinous crimes in Pakistani area.  ISI has 
also provided audio and video material regarding Indian involvement 
that proves Indian support to the terrorist and anti state elements 
in Balochistan and FATA." 
 
"Patterson Seeks Reinstatement Of Durrani" "The Nation," "The 
Statesman" (01/10) 
 
"While expressing concern over the dismissal of Prime Minister's 
Advisor on National Security Mehmud Ali Durrani, U.S. has insisted 
on Pakistan to reinstate him by withdrawing the sacking orders.  The 
demand was made by U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W. Patterson 
while talking to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister 
Yousaf Raza Gilani at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Thursday, sources informed 
Online." 
 
"Karamat Frontrunner For Security Advisor" "The News" (01/12) 
 
"General (R) Jehangir Karamat is fast emerging as the frontrunner 
for the just vacated post of National Security Advisor (NSA) 
although a section of the U.S. and Pakistani establishment wants 
General Musharraf's NSA Tariq Aziz back and some high-ups want even 
the sacked Durrani restored, says one official." 
 
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Editorials/Op-eds 
--------------------- 
 
"World Has To Abandon Double Standard To Establish Peace," an 
editorial note in the popular rightist Urdu-language daily "Ausaf" 
(cir. 10,000) (01/12) 
 
"The world is playing role of a silent spectator on Israeli 
aggression against Palestine, Indian state-terrorism in Kashmir, and 
U.S. atrocities in Iraq and Afghanistan.  The UN moves only when the 
interests of some big powers are in danger.  The UN moved 
 
immediately to unshackle East Timor, but it never did anything for 
the innocent Palestinians and Kashmiri people except passing 
worthless resolutions.  This approach demonstrates that the UN is 
taking care of the interests of big powers alone and justifying 
their unlawful actions." 
 
"Israeli Intransigence And Arab League's Insensitivity," an 
editorial in liberal Urdu daily "Express" (cir. 25,000) (01/12) 
 
"Massacre in Palestine and Kashmir is continuing for years now but 
America and the western world is quiet on this killing. If we review 
this attitude, we have to admit that on the international level, the 
interests of western imperialism, Indian Brahmanism and Israeli 
Zionism are common, hence no attention is being paid to the massacre 
in Occupied Kashmir and Gaza.  It shows that barbaric Israeli 
attacks on Gaza will continue; and Muslim youth will continue to be 
killed in occupied Kashmir. However, a few deaths in India, Israel 
or America will continue to be made into the world's biggest 
issue." 
 
"Israel's Obduracy," an editorial in the Lahore-based liberal 
English daily "The Post" (cir. 5,000) (01/12) 
 
"Israel's crimes in Gaza can now be categorized as acts of genocide 
as per Article II of the 1948 UN Convention on the Prevention and 
Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. It is ironic that the West, the 
so-called 'champion of democracy', the West, is not willing to 
accept the reality of Hamas because it is not subservient to their 
will....  If Israeli aggression is not controlled, the fire will 
engulf the whole region as in the entire history of the Middle East, 
no war has been confined to one country.  If the Israeli leadership 
thinks that it is in a position to wipe out all Palestinians, it is 
sadly mistaken." 
 
"Is Resolution 1860 Only A Piece Of Paper?," an editorial in the 
Lahore-based independent Urdu daily "Din" (circ. 5000) (01/12) 
 
"Despite this clear resolution [UNSC Resolution 1860], Israel is 
continuing its aggression and killing in Gaza.  No one has the 
courage to stop the illegitimate state of Israeli - Middle East's 
'mini-America' - from its anti-humanity activities in Gaza." 
 
"Palestinian Plight," an editorial in the center-right national 
English daily "The Nation" (cir. 20,000) (01/12) 
 
"The Egyptians have apparently managed to broker a ceasefire, though 
it might not be worth very much with the Israeli Army entrenched in 
the Strip, as well as in Gaza proper.  However, while it will 
probably be useless for the Palestinians fighting in Gaza, and the 
Israeli forces don't need it for resupply, which the Americans will 
handle as usual, it should serve a humanitarian purpose.  But it 
will probably not be permanent, and the Zionist entity will probably 
be practically exempt, and allowed because it is backed 
unquestioningly by all the major Western powers, to use force 
whenever it wants." 
 
"Why Is Our Blood So Cheap?," an op-ed by Irfan Siddiqui in the 
leading mass circulation centrist Urdu daily "Jang" (cir. 300,000) 
(01/12) 
 
"More or less nine hundred innocent Palestinians have been killed 
during Israeli strikes on Gaza in last sixteen days.  All missiles 
that are being launched at Gaza, and all the fighter jets that are 
pounding Palestinians are provided by Americans.  These jets are 
being flown by the Israeli pilots who got training in the U.S.  All 
those tanks that ruined the Gaza Strip are made in U.S.A.   The 
United States allocated one-third of its foreign assistance for 
Israel, and the remaining two-third is for the entire world. 
Moreover, the U.S. has vetoed some fifty resolutions in UNSC which 
were contrary to the Israeli interests.  Every individual in this 
world knows that who is sponsoring Israel.  Every individual knows 
that the real killer of Palestinians is the U.S." 
 
"West's Double Standards On Gaza," an editorial in the 
Islamabad-based rightist English daily "Pakistan Observer" (cir. 
5,000) (01/12) 
 
"The Western world led by the United States is using its full 
military might to crush and eliminate a few individuals and groups 
in the name of war on terror but they have closed their eyes to the 
plight of 1.5 million Palestinians who are bearing brunt of Israeli 
state terrorism during the last two weeks....  Israeli brutalities 
in Gaza would also compound the problem of terrorism and extremism 
and as a result regional and global peace would remain a far off 
cry." 
 
"Repeal Of Controversial 17th Amendment: The Need For A Joint 
Constitutional Bill And Unanimous Approval," an editorial in the 
second-largest, center-right nationalist Urdu daily "Nawa-i-Waqt" 
(cir. 125,000) (01/12) 
 
"It is expected of the Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, who is 
active for the supremacy of the Parliament, that he will convene a 
meeting of PPP and allies parliamentary parties and announce support 
for the bill against the 17th Amendment.  PPP should take the lead 
in repealing the 17th Amendment and restoring the character of the 
unanimous constitution given by Shaheed ZAB." 
 
"Israel's Aggression A Test Case Of International Community," an 
editorial in liberal and independent Sindhi daily "Kawish" (01/12) 
 
"Two latest events are dominating local and international press, one 
is Israel's attack on Gaza and other Mumbai attacks, both these 
tragic events are test case for the world.  Because terrorism is not 
just suicide, the state terrorism is also being perpetrated against 
Palestinians.  This challenge is also for new American president who 
is going to take oath on January 20th, he has to take an stand 
against Israeli terrorism, the killing of innocent children, he is 
to change American thinking and approach regarding Palestine, Iraq, 
Afghanistan and South Asia, only then he can make a place for 
himself in history." 
 
"World Has To Give Up Double Standards To Establish Peace," an 
editorial in the leading mass circulation centrist Urdu daily "Jang" 
(cir. 300,000) (01/12) 
 
"Prime Minister Gilani while talking to journalists in Karachi has 
asked that is the state-terrorism against the innocent and unarmed 
Kashmiris not terrorism.  Why the international community is silent 
on these atrocities?  World will have to give up these double 
standards.  Those who are raising hue and cry on Mumbai attacks, why 
did they keep mum over Marriott attack?  When late Benazir Bhutto 
arrived in Pakistan, terrorists hit her welcoming rally in Karachi, 
and about 184 people were killed, but the world did not make hue and 
cry at that time." 
 
"Whither Dialogue?," an editorial in the Karachi-based center-left 
independent national English daily "Dawn" (cir. 55,000) (01/12) 
 
"Given the vitriolic exchanges between the two governments in recent 
weeks, the need of the hour is for them to moderate their tone to 
improve the political climate in South Asia if the peace process is 
to be revived.  Both sides, one can presume, understand the 
importance of negotiating their disputes.  But it is a pity that 
leaders on both sides have allowed political expediencies to 
determine the course of events....  There is no doubt that 
confidence-building measures are fundamental to a stable 
relationship between India and Pakistan." 
 
"The Boiling Cauldron," an editorial in the center-right national 
English daily "The Nation" (cir. 20,000) (01/12) 
 
"One cannot help feeling that behind India's deliberately hawkish 
observations stands the political compulsion of general elections 
scheduled for the coming May.  One wrong step and the tinderbox 
could blow up and result in badly burnt fingers to the abiding 
consternation of everyone in the Subcontinent as well as the whole 
wide world.  One hopes wiser counsels would prevail sooner rather 
than later." 
 
"India Should Act Responsibly," an editorial in the Lahore-based 
Urdu daily "Waqt" (circ. 5000) (01/12) 
 
"The Prime Minister is right when he asks: are the atrocities 
unleashed on Palestinians and Kashmiris not terrorism? Why is the 
world silent? The world needs to give up these double standards. 
Where were those who are raising a hue and cry over Mumbai attacks 
when the Marriott was attacked?  The Prime Minister is right when he 
asks why the world does not express concern at terrorist incidents 
in Pakistan." 
 
"Biden's Advice," an editorial in the Lahore-based liberal English 
daily "The Post" (cir. 5,000) (01/12) 
 
"Common sense requires that the two neighboring states should not 
play into the hands of the terrorists who want to destabilize the 
whole region.  The fact that Pakistan has admitted that Ajmal Kasab 
is a Pakistani national shows that Pakistan sincerely wants to 
cooperate India in its Mumbai investigations.  The situation demands 
that India and Pakistan should help each other in combating 
terrorism and extremism." 
 
"Biden For Abiding Ties," an editorial in the country's premier 
business newspaper, "Business Recorder" (cir. 25,000) (01/12) 
 
"By pledging to triple the non-military assistance, the bill 
reflects the Vice-President-elect's vision that ongoing insurgency 
in Pakistan's tribal region is primarily rooted in the backwardness 
and poverty of the people.  Until that is taken care of, the 
Pakistan government must be fully prepared and equipped to fight 
terrorism - that is what the senior American politician has tried to 
convey to his Pakistani interlocutors.  Indeed his commitment to 
upgrade the guerrilla-fighting capacity of Pakistani forces is part 
of that vision.  He seems to be rightly cognizant of the fact that 
President Obama's promise to win in Afghanistan would be fulfilled 
only when Pakistan is treated as a friend and ally." 
 
"Atrocities Of Gaza And Kashmir," an editorial in the Lahore-based 
liberal English language daily "Daily Times" (cir. 10,000) (01/12) 
 
"Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Saturday condemned the Mumbai 
attacks but deplored 'the silence of the international community on 
the atrocities being committed in Kashmir and Gaza.'  On Kashmir, he 
said people were being subjected to the worst kinds of oppression 
and suppression because they too demanded the right to 
self-determination....  Mr. Gilani is right in asserting that the 
world has to deal with the issue of 'terrorism' in light of the 
issue of 'self-determination' by peoples who want to live in peace 
and dignity." 
 
"Why Does The World Only Notice Mumbai Attacks?," an editorial in 
the Lahore-based populist center-right Urdu daily "Khabrain" (cir. 
50,000) (01/12) 
 
"Supposedly, if the 10 Mumbai attackers were from Pakistan, how does 
it prove that the Pakistani government is involved in the attacks? 
An American newspaper yesterday reported a CIA official as saying 
that Al Qaeda operational Chief Usama Al Keni and two others were 
killed in the U.S. missile strike of January 1.  Usama Al Keni, was 
from Kenya; should the U.S. then attack Kenya?...  Even if Ajmal 
Kasab is from Pakistan; India and the U.S. should not hurl 
allegations at Pakistan." 
 
"Mahmood Ali Durrani And Seventeenth Amendment," an op-ed by Hamid 
Mir in the leading mass circulation centrist Urdu daily "Jang" (cir. 
300,000) (01/12) 
 
"Mahmood Ali Durrani is not refraining from issuing statements one 
after another.  He told the WSJ in an interview that Prime Minister 
Yousaf Raza Gilani has decided to fire him (Durrani) in a haste.  He 
also stated that he issued the statement regarding the nationality 
of Ajmal Kasab by taking President Zardari into confidence, however 
PM Gilani didn't know anything in this regard.  Some days ago, the 
WSJ reported quoting the sources of Pakistani government that all 
the perpetrators of Mumbai attack were Pakistanis.  In fact, Mahmood 
Ali Durrani provided this information to the Wall Street Journal. 
Mr. Durrani sought to exploit some very important journalists of 
Islamabad, New Delhi, and Washington to serve a specific agenda.  He 
wanted to present himself as a symbol of peace in the present 
Pakistan-India standoff to get hold of a ticket for the forthcoming 
Senate elections to be held in March this year.  He was interested 
in becoming the foreign minister of Pakistan.  Meanwhile, he also 
attempted to get control of the ISI.  Now he is trying to take 
refuge behind President Zardari to save himself.  A few years back, 
Lt. General Hamid Nawaz while talking to General Aziz Khan in his 
office (when he was CJCS) labeled Mahmood Ali Durrani as an 
'American agent.'  Mr. Durrani smiled at this accusation.  Later on, 
General Musharraf designated Mr. Durrani as Ambassador of Pakistan 
in Washington.  Mr. Durrani is known as an American operative. 
Prime Minister Gilani didn't make any haste in sacking Mr. Durrani, 
but it was a calculated move." 
 
"For The Restoration Of Constitution's Federal, Parliamentary 
Character," an editorial in the center-right Urdu daily "Pakistan" 
(cir. 10,000) (01/12) 
 
"Former ruling party and PML-N are about to table a bill in the 
parliament for the repeal of the 17th Amendment in the constitution 
and the restoration of the constitution in its original form. 
Reluctant PPP, the ruling party, could still play an important role. 
 It is good that all the political parties agree on federal, 
parliamentary democracy for Pakistan and for the purpose want to 
amend the constitution. 
 
 
Patterson