Bernie Aronson

I give great credit to President Uribe for his leadership in confronting the FARC, and he saved his country.

Don't substitute a U.S. view for a Colombian view.

We have invested enormous amount in the success of this country. I think most Colombians give us enormous credit for the role we have played.

Let me be blunt. A diplomatic request for which there are no consequences for refusal is just a sophisticated version of begging.