MENENDEZ: "I'm just not here a blank check. I said that in the previous administration, and as much as I respect this one, I believe the same standards have to apply."

VOA: standard.2009.05.12

In Afghanistan, Mr.Ban's special representative, Kai Eide,told reporters that his approach to the elections has always been one of respect for the Afghan constitution and the other institutions that were put in place to move the election process forward.

VOA: standard.2009.10.20