Backers of the current government argue that Mr.Thaksin had to be removed because of corruption, but that argument gets little support here.

VOA: standard.2010.05.14

Democrats and Republicans continue to argue what the true longer-term costs will be, with 10-year costs of the House measure put at more than $1 trillion.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

President Obama is said to have stated that, while the past must be understood, he is not there to argue history - and that it is time to "move on" to confront today's challenges.

VOA: standard.2009.04.18