But it has been effective. It has helped to balance a potentially disruptive tension between the desires of a minority and the broader interests of our all-volunteer force."

VOA: special.2010.02.06

"They are well-armed. They are well-organized. And so they balance out the advantages to a large extent that the state has."

VOA: standard.2009.10.03

For Fofana the balance has yet to be struck between freedom of expression and the right to reputation.

VOA: standard.2009.12.28