if we start to see a major security crackdown, then I think that the United States will have to take a much more forceful stance with regard to the region.
this is a very important part of our signaling, through this committee and otherwise, a serious American engagement in the issues of Zimbabw...
Our attitude is tantamount to shooting ourselves in the foot.
We should continue to press the government on performance benchmarks, but not let those shortcomings preclude all efforts to support recover...
the best way to sideline Mugabe is to reinforce this government.
the United States could mobilize significant resources to contribute toward Zimbabwe's recovery and reconstruction--and at the same time sup...
I think that those sanctions should remain in place until we are certain that there is clear political movement.
I think the United States can do the same.
the only risk, in the future, is if we want to--if we decide it's time to engage with the ministry--and it's too soon for that
Put simply: We believe that if you want to sideline Mugabe and his hard-liners, you should support the people of Zimbabwe by embracing the u...
Until we see this kind of progress, the United States cannot give validity to this illegitimate government.