"What is the United States doing to address those concerns and have concerns like this been addressed effectively through the Kimberley Process?"
"The crucial issue is what happens before and after and ensuring respect for the outcome, particularly if it is an opposition outcome."
"What that would mean is that the United States, working with the Treasury, working with some of our allies in Europe, could make... a preemptive statement that future loans or contracts signed by an i..."
"It is already far too late for a free and fair election in 2013."
"Engagement and flexibility does not mean appeasement."
"The election itself is not an expression of democratic will, nor a process for Zimbabwe to select a political leader."
"If the outcome is already decided, then it cannot by definition be a competitive election."
"I think there is still the possibility of progress in security sector reform, in electoral reform, and with some significant changes it is still possible for there to be credible, free, and fair elect..."
"If Zimbabwe were to change and if we were to see a changed timeline, with free and fair and open elections..."
"These groups and international groups together can make a difference in moving Zimbabwe toward making the right decisions."
"We are absolutely correct to continually review and reduce or take people off the sanctions list when they are no longer becoming a problem."