And the abolitionists might use Texas as a base for propaganda against the South.

VOA: special.2009.02.05

In a crowded community, the base is seen as land for new homes and businesses.

VOA: standard.2009.11.11

That same Quinnipiac poll also found that by a margin of 59 to 34 percent, Americans believe that preventing terrorists from using Afghanistan as a base of operations is still a worthwhile goal for the United States.

VOA: standard.2010.07.30

He said the main goal must be to prevent the country from again becoming a base for terrorist attacks on the United States as it was in 2001,which he said requires preventing the Taliban from returning to power.

VOA: standard.2009.09.22