But as he says, the search for life in outer space is a long-term goal, and he is still hopeful.

VOA: special.2010.05.25

The I.C.C.review conference took place even as the president was just sworn in for a new term.

VOA: special.2010.06.21

On Tuesday,President Obama nominated Ben Bernanke for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve.

VOA: special.2009.08.28

And,she hopes that more travelers of all nationalities will see themselves as ambassadors who have a long term responsibility to the places they visit.

VOA: special.2009.04.22

As expected, the radicals who controlled the main Republican Party nominated Grant for a second term.

VOA: special.2010.02.18

Several years later, he listed the term as a trademark with the United States government.

VOA: special.2010.03.28

On March fourth,eighteen sixty-five, Abraham Lincoln was sworn-in as president after winning a second term.

VOA: special.2009.12.17

On March fourth,eighteen sixty-five, Abraham Lincoln was sworn-in as president for a second term.

VOA: special.2009.12.10

"There will be a continued role for ongoing stimulus in the short-term as we develop the framework for strong,sustainable and balanced growth."

VOA: standard.2010.06.27

Because before,as you remember, the term "disproportionate use of force" was used,as if there is a proportionate use to occupy other countries' territory."

VOA: standard.2010.07.05

Morrell quoted Gates as telling President Barzani the United States has a long-term commitment to Kurdish "security, prosperity and autonomy within a united Iraq."

VOA: standard.2009.12.12

Mr.Calderon's term in office ends in two years. Some analysts see him as a "lame duck" president with a keen interest in support from Washington.

VOA: standard.2010.05.17

Days before the expiration of a four-year term as Fed chief, Bernanke faces growing opposition from Democratic and Republican senators who will vote on his reconfirmation.

VOA: standard.2010.01.24

"Afghanistan fully endorses President Obama's new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as the new assessment by General McChrystal particularly their emphasis on the need for a comprehensive and long-term strategy,".

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

"This conference gives us all an opportunity to reignite its path to progress by working as a team with Haiti at the helm to advance a comprehensive, long-term strategy for Haiti's growth, by coordinating hemispheric and international efforts, by targeting clear goals, by setting benchmarks to gauge our progress, and deploying our diverse skills and resources efficiently and effectively."

VOA: standard.2009.04.14