From Kenya to Cape Verde, Clinton spoke of the link between economic progress and good governance, respect for the rule of law especially as it relates to gender and sexual-based violence.

VOA: standard.2009.08.16

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

"I am very much pleased that Afghan leadership, President Karzai, has agreed to respect the result of this Independent Election Commission, as well as Electoral Complaint Commission, as has been agreed before and in accordance with the constitutional process,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.20

"These are all part of the process of engagement with them, with the view of delivering on what is the objective which is democratization of Myanmar and respect for human rights, and in effect restoring Myanmar to respectability as a member of the international community,".

VOA: standard.2009.08.11

'We'll talk about all the issues that need to be addressed as long as there's mutual respect and a recognition of the sovereignty of both countries.' And,I think that if we would move in that direction, based on those principles, we'd see some great things happen."

VOA: standard.2009.04.07