But those in favor and those opposed seem to agree on one thing: the matter must be settled quickly so it doesn't hang over the AU agenda, taking up valuable time at summits for years to come.

VOA: standard.2009.07.02

Nothing valuable can be lost by taking time.

VOA: special.2009.07.30

That talent has made him a two-time Most Valuable Player, as well as a reigning Olympic gold medalist as a member of the U.S national team that won in Beijing in 2008.

VOA: standard.2010.07.08