We discussed about some of the issues that were still causing some controversy inside the UN membership.

The Burmese leader welcomed our offer and explained to our president their seven-point political road map in detail.

I come here this time as the special envoy of the secretary general on UN reform only, not as someone who is entrusted with the task of talking about the situation in Myanmar.

It was quite interesting but I didn't come for this.

It's a good thing he's not still in office. You almost feel sorry for the guy.

The issues that are important to voters (in Illinois) are Democratic issues. If the Republicans want to win back the Governor's Mansion, they really have to put up a Jim Edgar-type candidate, a moderate.