He said that a small-scale counterterrorism effort is not a viable alternative to the broader military operation now underway.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

The Palestinian official says any compromise by Mr.Abbas on the settlement issue would impede the creation of a viable independent Palestinian state.

VOA: standard.2009.10.31

This activity is no charity but a viable business, servicing people who do not have access to electricity.

VOA: standard.2010.02.24

Palestinians say the existence of the settlements hampers the establishment of a viable Palestinian state.

VOA: standard.2009.11.01

"When I was talking about knowing if my business is viable or not, through a profit-and-loss model, I was like 'Wow,I didn't even know the word viable before, and now I do.'

VOA: special.2011.06.30

"As we and others have said many times, the way to move forward is to enter negotiations without preconditions and reach agreements on the two-state solution, a Jewish state of Israel living side by side in peace and security with an independent,contiguous and viable Palestinian state,"

VOA: standard.2009.11.26

But no matter where the conflict is or what it's about, if you're serious about peace, you can't take as final the first 'no,' the second 'no' or even the hundredth 'no.'" In her statement, Secretary Clinton promised an "unwavering" U.S.commitment to a two-state solution, based on 1967 lines with agreed land swaps, that will create an independent and viable Palestinian state and an Israel with secure and recognized borders.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25