in the best tradition of democracy.

They will talk about issues concerning the continued march of democracy in Europe and also in Russia,

tremendous opportunity to achieve real security and lasting democracy and true reconciliation in the Balkans.

People have the right to protest - that's what democracy is all about. I have no problem with people exercising their democratic rights.

Success is not assured, but America is resolute: this is the best chance for peace we are likely to see for some years to come - and we are acting to help Israelis and Palestinians seize this chance.

We are not race blind. Of course we still have racial tensions in this country. But the United States of America has made enormous progress in race relations, and it is still the best place on Earth to be a minority.