Although he is focusing on specific cases of possible police misconduct, Nick Hardwick said there is a great need for a much larger debate to be held in the country regarding the correct balance between security and liberty.

VOA: standard.2009.04.21

And although U.S.officials say small adjustments may be possible in the specific plan for an air base in northern Okinawa, Secretary Gates said he doubts the U.S.Congress would agree to significant changes in the agreement, particularly if they would cost the United States more money.

VOA: standard.2009.10.20