Andrew Natsios, distinguished professor in the practice of diplomacy, on the Sudanese elections:

"The good thing about the vote in the south is that, depending on who wins and what happens in the count, it will legitimize the southern Sudanese government. I think it is very important for it to get a legitimacy of an election behind it."

Sudanese Await Results of National Elections

April 15, 2010, PBS NewsHour