Not sure whether its a election gimick. But one thing was sure during Afganistan raid in early 90'2, US knew that Osama and its aids are being sheltered by Paki's, but no action was taken against so called allies. Now when they have been screwed up by terrorists, feel the pain now. But as a Indian, would be waiting for the day, if Obama's word are put into practice, as we have been suffering a lot from last 20 years by this terrorism.