The abuse of state resources in favor of the prime minister continued, as well as an overwhelming media bias in his favor.

The (Russian observers') methodology appears to be: be nice to your friends.

Regrettably, despite some efforts which were undertaken to improve the process, the authorities did not exhibit sufficient political will to hold a genuinely good election.

This election did not meet a considerable number of international standards for democratic elections,

If it is shown that depleted uranium causes an increase in cancers, then we have got to look at alternative weapon systems and at precautions which could be taken to protect our troops, as well as at how we can clean up the areas where the shells were used.

Troops, both regulars and reserves, are already over-stretched. Cutting the number of boots on the ground, ships or aircraft, are not sensible options,