Donald Yamamoto: “Credible, peaceful elections is absolutely a must before we can talk about further engagement.”

I have gotten in my District alone over 13,000 people who have called or have written saying that we should do something to eliminate this scourge from the face of the earth.

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

In the face of terrorist threats and insecurity in Africa, military solutions in the first instance, while important in some cases, may prove counterproductive if not implemented and addressed in the context of other measures.

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