It commends the frankness of the report, which admits shortcomings in the implementation of the Convention in the State party.

The public had tired of a civilian regime marked by corruption and economic chaos. Musharraf s personal frankness and integrity appealed to the street and earned him de facto legitimacy.

From what I understand and I am speaking in all frankness I heard from the representative of the United States that the Chair's proposal was not circulated in Washington, D.C., so it was not even considered in Washington, D.C.

But that is true of any kind of dismissive view of the other. Our societies will hold together only if we talk to each other with openness and frankness, and, in doing so, recreate a certain sense of solidarity from all our different roots.

We wish to say a word in particular about Juan Gabriel Valdés, the Special Representative of the Secretary General, who has worked so effectively and who has won the confidence and respect of all actors with his frankness, his skill and his evident commitment.

Although the 49 year old professor remains formally uncommitted to running for office, his frankness and tolerance aids his ability to communicate a clear political message of the need for fundamental change. Rarely in South Korean politics has a candidate s personality played so important a role.