It was a political and religious milestone.

The attacks were also something of a political milestone.

This makes the passage of sweeping child care legislation, expected to emerge from Congress later this year, a political milestone.

"It's a political milestone in the history of our country, and as a Congolese, I hope the dialogue will be successful," he said.

Still, attacks have risen gradually over all, despite political milestones that American officials had hoped would ease the violence, like the elections.

The exhibit's 30 pieces are organized around five themes: birth, marriage, sport, special events or achievements and political milestones.

It seemed like a political milestone of sorts.

"But I think it was very premature to call it a political milestone."

The president will describe the short-term objective as "defeating terrorists, building institutions, meeting political milestones and standing up security forces," the official said.

Funerals have long been political milestones in South Africa.