Philip H. Gordon: “That this brutal crackdown occurred in the heart of Europe in the 21st century is particularly troubling.”

We do pick a side. I mean, nobody should misunderstand.

These are very serious charges. We have looked at them carefully and came to the view that they deserved, indeed required, serious investigation.

I don't think that's a habit the United States should want to develop.

We have been disappointed. We waited for some time for last October's elections... but the political leaders have failed to reach an agreement.