President Saleh's refusal to transfer power has further destabilized Yemen, denying the country the opportunity to restore peace and ultimately elect a new government.  Economic conditions also continue to deteriorate under the pressure of growing protests and increasing division throughout Yemen.  Widespread inflation, including rising commodity prices, affects every Yemeni.  International and domestic investors are deterred from investing or expanding their operations in Yemen due to a deteriorating security situation. Ongoing political instability and uncertainty over the status of Yemen's leadership have also undermined expected reforms related to responsible economic management, anticorruption efforts, taxation, and subsidy reduction.    If President Saleh cares about Yemen's future and the well-being of the Yemeni people, he must immediately initiate a full transfer of power that allows early presidential elections to be held within the framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council transition initiative.  The U.S. calls on him to fulfill his promises without delay.  Only then can the Yemeni people come together to address the enormous challenges facing their country.