I think the way that they might react to his presence-we'll see how that is-probably a positive reaction, should resonate in the Arab media, and that should be positive,"

VOA: standard.2009.05.09

"Well,I think the message from the United States personally coming here will obviously be a positive impact,in the sense that President Obama's administration is deeply concerned about the displaced people,".

VOA: standard.2009.06.03

Observers like Rocca think there will be a positive side.

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

"I think on balance it will be positive in the sense that it is stimulating a recognition beyond the shores of North America, that this needs to be dealt with better."

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

"So I think in context, that's a positive sign."

VOA: standard.2010.07.02

So I think that it is a very positive speech and also it will impress a lot of people in the Islamic world to think of the attitudes of the United States,".

VOA: standard.2009.06.04

"If he does not show some progress and it just seems like we are getting deeper and deeper into an occupation and a counter-insurgency effort without any positive news for a number of months, I think he could face some real opposition,".

VOA: standard.2009.09.02