Brennan defended President Obama against critics who argue his administration is "soft on terror,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.06

They argue it casts unfair suspicion on immigrants, particularly those of Muslim origin.

VOA: standard.2009.12.30

President Obama is said to have stated that, while the past must be understood, he is not there to argue history - and that it is time to "move on" to confront today's challenges.

VOA: standard.2009.04.18

Given that he was officially invited by the president of Eritrea and given that Eritrea is not a state party, one could argue that there is no risk at all on President al-Bashir."

VOA: standard.2009.03.23

Clinton said it is "old thinking" to argue that because Washington and Moscow differ on some regional issues, including Georgia, they should not try to address matters of "overwhelming importance" like arms control.

VOA: standard.2009.05.07

"The Israelis would argue that being elected on the Change and Reform List, they are therefore members of Hamas, as members of Hamas, they are therefore terrorists, and as terrorists they deserve to be so charged.

VOA: standard.2009.04.09