THROWING its weight behind India in the wake of Mumbai terror attacks, the US Congress asked Pakistan to "root out" all extremist groups operating in the country and ensure that its territory is not used as a "safe haven and training ground" for terrorists, reports Indian TV channel Doordarshan. Making the call, both the House of Representatives and the Senate adopted separate bipartisan resolutions on Wednesday condemning the attacks as "savage and horrific." The House called upon the government of Pakistan to "work in full cooperation with the government of India to ensure all those responsible are brought to justice; and prevent its territory from serving as a safe haven and training ground for terrorists". The House resolution sponsored by New York law maker Carolyn McCarthy and co-sponsored by at least 53 other members expressed solidarity with the people and government of India at this difficult time; and vowed its support and readiness to provide all appropriate assistance and resources to the Indian government as it works to bring the terrorists responsible for the attacks to justice. Lauding the "restraint" exercised by India post Mumbai terror attacks, a resolution adopted by the Senate asked Pakistan to "aggressively" investigate the possible linkage of elements emanating from its soil to the deadly strikes. "Pakistan should aggressively investigate the possible connection of groups based in Pakistan to the attacks and take appropriate steps necessary to root out all extremist groups operating within its territory," said the resolution introduced by Senators Bob Casey of Pennsylvania (Democrat) and Republican George Voinovich of Ohio. In the House, Republican lawmaker Ed Royce of California, the Ranking Member of the Terrorism Subcommittee and incoming Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans said, "Terrorism is not new to India. This great democracy, a country of over one billion, has been fighting terrorism for a generation". "While a kaleidoscope of terrorist groups confront India, it looks as if this was a terrorist attack perpetrated by Lashkar-e-Taiba," Royce said in a statement. "Lashkar-e-Taiba has been able to expand its membership, its operational reach, and its influence among the constellation of radical networks". "Inside Pakistan, it still operates training camps and runs a charitable and social services organisation that has been embraced by Pakistani officials," he added. "What is clear is that Pakistan and South Asia is at a crossroads. Pakistanis have to make the fundamental decision to turn their backs on the culture of jihad. For if they don't, the future of their country, the region, and security in the world will be in peril," Royce said. The House resolution expressed desire for improved coordination between the US and India, with the goal of combating terrorism and advancing international peace and security. The Resolution also calls upon the nations around the world to renew and strengthen efforts to "defeat terrorists by dismantling terrorist networks, restricting the financing of such networks, and exposing the violent and intolerant ideology of terrorism". In the Senate, the Casey-Voinovich resolution strongly encouraged President-elect Obama to consider ways in which the US government can expand counter-terrorism cooperation to provide relevant equipment and training to the Indian government.