I can't see how the U.S. can possibly certify Colombia on human rights grounds or any other grounds.

We have concluded an important part of the legal changes needed to bring the electoral process to bear on the new political realities of the country.

He was elected democratically, but hasn't given any positive results,

A waiver speaks to the lack of political will on the part of the U.S. with regard to human rights.

I have fewer friends than people say, and more than I had hoped, ... I am very fortunate.

There is interest in knowing how we were able to advance changes and reforms that were viable,