He calls U.S.determination to stay in Afghanistan and to continue building its relationship with Pakistan a "long term..

VOA: standard.2009.10.06

Jean-Michel Cousteau explains how Jacques Cousteau became fascinated with the ocean, and how curiosity and determination was the driving force behind his achievements.

VOA: standard.2010.06.18

With Iran now facing intensified pressure to provide a complete account of all of its enrichment and any weapons-related activities, revelation of the new enrichment facility reinforced the determination of U.S.lawmakers to move ahead with tougher sanctions.

VOA: standard.2009.09.25

Analyst Ali Nourizadeh, of the London-based Center for Arab and Iranian Studies, says the Iranian government is doing its best to prevent students from protesting, but he thinks student determination to go ahead with Monday's rallies is stronger: "The regime has already started four,five weeks ago arresting students.

VOA: standard.2009.12.07