Donald Yamamoto

Because not appropriately, it is that the commitment to electoral reform is not there. And that is really the first step.

We will continue to press for an end to violence, broad-based dialogue without precondition, respect for human rights, and accountability.

The United States is an important partner in the implementation of steadily increasing political, economic, and security reforms.

The gains, though, can only hold through sustained good governance, commitment to tackle enormous security challenges, and determination to bring a better future for the country and its people.

I don't like to play defense, I like to play offense.

Everything has to be on the table. And as you know, we did implement targeted sanctions, OFAC sanctions on six specific individuals.

We have to hold those people accountable.

We will hold Kabila responsible and accountable to instituting, implementing the agreements.

Our immediate focus is to support the stability of the DRC through genuine free and fair elections that are credible and inclusive and lead to a peaceful democratic transfer of power.

The United States stands as a symbol that we are going to work for what the people of Congo want.

What we are doing is holding both parties accountable and committed to what they had signed.