And he made a vow to U.S.military members. "I will never rush the solemn decision of sending you into harm's way.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

Observers note the first week commemoration of Montazeri's death Sunday will coincide with the marking of the solemn Ashoura holiday.

VOA: standard.2009.12.22

Church and state leaders, including Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, took part in the solemn service.

VOA: standard.2009.10.10

"We have the largest, most capable intelligence enterprise on the planet, and it is the solemn, sacred trust in the DNI to make that enterprise work."

VOA: standard.2010.06.05

"We are determined to ensure that our NATO allies have the protection they need, when they need it because that is our solemn obligation under Article 5.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

President Obama and I consider this to be a solemn obligation."

VOA: standard.2009.10.21

"President Obama and I consider this to be a solemn obligation."

VOA: standard.2009.10.22

"Despite the feelings of anger, frustration,and sadness that envelop our hearts, we gather here tonight to mourn,to remember,and above all, to offer our own solemn promise that none of us will rest until all of us are safe,".

VOA: standard.2009.08.04