All indications are that this appears to be a free and fair election. I think that stands in stark contrast to what we saw in Belarus.

It appears that she has won the election, and we certainly offer our congratulations.

Indications are that North Korea launched two short-range missiles. We have consistently pointed out that North Korea's missile program is a concern that poses a threat to the region and the larger international community.

The record of accomplishment of the countries covered in this year's...report stands in stark contrast to the pessimistic view put forward (elsewhere). Africa is more than the sum of its problems...The best days are yet to come.

You can see the stark contrast between the neighborhood and what they're putting up. Do you want that in your neighborhood?

Obviously there's an election coming up. We would like it to be free and fair. And a prerequisite of free and fair elections is that you don't beat up opposition candidates or opposition supporters and throw them in jail.