This is a major issue for us and our people in Abuja,

The (rebel) divisions have not been healed yet. It is a major issue for us.

The deal is done ... If this had happened a few months ago with an undone deal, it would have been a potentially much riskier circumstance.

He (Kiir) has a reputation for being collegial in the way he does business ... we all know that wasn't always Dr John's trait,

He was special. We came to love each other in this manly way that comes when you have mutual respect and common vision.

To fail in Dr. John's vision is to fail Dr. John.