"I believe that the resolution they have agreed upon is the first step of what has to be an ongoing reconciliation and compromising of political views that can stabilize civilian democracy and the rule of law, both of which are essential to the efforts that the Pakistanis themselves see as so critical - namely preventing extremism and violence from stalking the Pakistani peoples and the country,".

VOA: standard.2009.03.16

The White House said prior to the meeting that Webb would convey "strong" U.S.views on Burma's political future.

VOA: standard.2009.08.15

It is not known what specific issues will be covered during the talks Saturday, but the White House said Senator Webb would convey "strong" U.S.views on Burma's political path.

VOA: standard.2009.08.14

Since her nomination last week, comes this women Sonia Sotomayor has been heavily scrutinized, but not on her possible views concerning abortion,gun control, or any other issue that often divides Americans on political or moral grounds.

VOA: standard.2009.05.31

I think it's the political implications of this missile test that are noteworthy-and that is that Iran views the talks as dead-it doesn't view the talks positively, and now it's bracing for sanctions and quite possibly for war, and this missile test is a sign that Iran takes the military option very seriously and is ready to reciprocate if it's attacked."

VOA: standard.2009.12.18