WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following statement by spokesperson Ned Price: * * * The United States is committed to supporting the countries of the Western Balkans on their path to European integration and membership in key European and Euro-Atlantic institutions. We are working with Western Balkan countries and our European partners to advance the governance, rule of law, and anti-corruption reforms - as well as the promotion of independent media and vibrant  more