He said he hoped it would end soon. Buchanan said the dispute could be settled easily by doing two things: by ending interference with slavery in states where it was legal.

VOA: special.2009.05.14

"And I said to him that those were two easy promises to make because those two things I could not change."

VOA: standard.2009.10.01

He said the friendship between the two countries should be treasured and when the two work together, they accomplish great things.

VOA: standard.2009.11.11