(APPLAUSE) The president also devoted a large portion of his speech to assuring military veterans that his administration is committed to helping them receive the medical care and assistance they require.

VOA: standard.2010.08.02

"I call on all supporters of both ZANU-PF and MDC to unite as all Zimbabweans (Applause) to put the interests of our nation and our people first and to work for a new Zimbabwe.

VOA: standard.2009.09.15

The administration has found that it is easy to receive applause in Europe for closing Guantanamo, but it is tricky to come up with an alternative that will serve the interests of justice and America's national security,"

VOA: standard.2009.05.21

But he got more applause from the Democratic side of the aisle than the Republican side when he called for Congress to pass a jobs creation bill and get it to his desk as quickly as possible.

VOA: standard.2010.01.28

"We need leaders who are committed to moving New Jersey forward, (Applause) and that is John Corzine, which is why you need to work hard on Tuesday!" A Republican sweep will be seen by some as a rejection of President Obama's policies and could embolden Republican efforts to win congressional seats in 2010.

VOA: standard.2009.11.02