Donald Yamamoto: “Despite very real challenges, President Sirleaf and her administration are committed to conducting a peaceful, credible…”

It is not. And let's be very clear, it is not.

We applaud the respect she had demonstrated for Liberia's constitution throughout her tenure and the positive example she has set for the continent of Africa by her unbending respect for Presidential term limits.

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.

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