One cannot be confident, but I think that you have a much better chance of having that outcome if everybody is focused on those reforms.

The election itself is not an expression of democratic will, nor a process for Zimbabwe to select a political leader.

Simply basing the U.S. policy on the March 16 constitutional referendum is insufficient.

These are critically important elections that should be held under conditions in which Zimbabweans are able to freely vote for leadership of their choice.

I do think that the United States could use its diplomatic and other influence, particularly working with our like-minded allies, to try to squeeze the diamond centers that are purchasing these diamonds and enabling the violence and…

What is the United States doing to address those concerns and have concerns like this been addressed effectively through the Kimberley Process?

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 illegitimate Zimbabwe Government would…

On the other hand, I will just assert that it is possible that there are alternative actions we might take if these elections fall significantly short of the SADC criteria.

This hearing is a timely opportunity to shape United States policy, not only because Zimbabwe is facing a critical moment, but also because I am increasingly concerned that our government may be sleepwalking down the wrong path.

So do you think the Kimberley Process continues to be relevant to this conversation?

The foundation for full economic turnaround is still missing.

If Zimbabwe were to change and if we were to see a changed timeline, with free and fair and open elections...