At the previous conference, President Karzai pledged a commitment to improve security,governance and economic opportunities for Afghans.

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

He made a commitment to the nation's service members, in a refueling stop at Elmendorf Air Force Base on his way to visiting four nations in Asia.

VOA: standard.2009.11.13

"On Iraq,he made a commitment to a relatively fast drawn down.

VOA: standard.2009.04.24

"President Obama has made it a clear commitment to revolutionize the way that we use energy, including mandatory cap and trade legislation, long-term submissions reductions goals and a commitment to renewable energy technologies,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.31

At a media event on the eve of her official meetings here, Clinton said she believes Pakistan has, in the recent months, been making real efforts to curb extremists that have been operating on its territory: "In the past six months, in the course of working with the government of Pakistan, we believe that there is a commitment to fighting terrorism that permeates the entire government.

VOA: standard.2009.07.20

But they reflect the Obama administration's commitment to a new approach to development -- one based on investment,not aid.

VOA: special.2010.05.10

"We're at a point in time when we think we have a real opportunity because with the signing of this joint declaration, the parties are coming together and saying that we share a common commitment to address the situation and to offer children better hope for the future through education."

VOA: special.2010.10.26

The president said he also wants to send a clear message that the U.S.military commitment will not be open-ended.

VOA: standard.2009.11.13

A statement by ACLU executive director Anthony Romero says the president's reversal commitment to transparency and the rule of law."

VOA: standard.2009.05.13

Tay says Mr.Obama's participation in the APEC meetings is a strong symbol of the United States' commitment to the region.

VOA: standard.2009.11.08

"The historic resolution we just adopted enshrines our shared commitment to the goal of a world without nuclear weapons,"

VOA: standard.2009.09.24

"So today,I state clearly and with conviction America's commitment to seek the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons."

VOA: standard.2010.04.04

Secretary Gates said the United States will continue to have a long-term commitment to helping Afghanistan even after the security transition is completed.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09

"I think you are seeing,around the world, a very strong commitment to action on the global crisis.

VOA: standard.2009.03.25

Morrell quoted Gates as telling President Barzani the United States has a long-term commitment to Kurdish "security, prosperity and autonomy within a united Iraq."

VOA: standard.2009.12.12

Mr.Mugabe and Mr.Tsvangirai meet regularly, but little emerges afterwards beyond a rhetorical commitment to the agreement.

VOA: standard.2009.09.15

"A bare majority of Americans, American military commitment there is the right thing to do.

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

Biden said Wednesday the U.S.commitment to Poland is "unwavering" and he said the new missile plan is "a better way" to defend against missile threats.

VOA: standard.2009.10.22

It would require a high political commitment that the world has yet to show.

VOA: standard.2010.02.24

The director of Afghanistan Rights Monitor,Ajmal Samadi, tells VOA that the debate half-a-world away is alienating the people of Afghanistan, causing them to question Washington's commitment.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

What we are looking for is a real commitment from the Israeli government that they are committed to a two-state solution and to the cessation of settlements."

VOA: standard.2009.04.09

Former U.S.President Jimmy Carter described the Obama selection as "a bold statement of international support for his vision and commitment to peace and harmony in international relations".

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

He also welcomed China's commitment to submit a revised offer to join a World Trade Organization agreement by July that sets standards for international access to government contracts.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

A strong commitment to working together will be crucial, says economist Gianluca Benigno of the London School of Economics - crucial for public perception and for jittery markets.

VOA: standard.2009.04.01