I believe, though, that we do need to make it clear that our policies are flexible.

I do not think, though, that the evidence supports the thesis that American sanctions have hurt Zimbabwe's economy.

In my view, the Kenyan judiciary--and some of the recent reforms there have been a bright spot--there needs to be more and greater progress toward security-sector reform and police accountability.

you've got our enthusiasm and--I speak for myself--support as you move forward.

Thank you, Senator Lugar, for your leadership and service, and for those insightful questions that reflect your personal engagement with both countries over a very long period of time.

the United States has serious concerns about human rights protections, lack of political freedoms, and widespread corruption.

I am concerned about the antihomosexuality bill that has been introduced and is proceeding in Uganda.

I appreciated your statement that our policy is not regime change, but rather the opportunity for self-determination.

I believe that the individual sanctions that we have placed on about 120 individuals and about 70 entities have had an effect.

I am particularly in and concerned about our economic relationship with Ghana.

Institutions matter which is why the Embassy has been focusing a lot on building up civil society.

I think we have a lot of tools available to help Ghana improve what--even the dramatic improvements that they have made in trade and investment and in developing their economy over the past several years.