But Morad Sadadinov(ph), a former political prisoner who's also visiting Washington this week, says President Bush needs to at least bring up some tough issues.

NPR: Azerbaijan President Visits Washington

Mr. MORAD SZEDADINOV(ph) (ex-Political Prisoner): (Through Translator) It is extremely important that he raises these questions with human rights, democracy development, torture, and specifically a couple of prisoners, specifically, former Minister of Economics whose health condition is critical at the moment.

NPR: Azerbaijan President Visits Washington