But no matter where the conflict is or what it's about, if you're serious about peace, you can't take as final the first 'no,' the second 'no' or even the hundredth 'no.'" In her statement, Secretary Clinton promised an "unwavering" U.S.commitment to a two-state solution, based on 1967 lines with agreed land swaps, that will create an independent and viable Palestinian state and an Israel with secure and recognized borders.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25

He believed that Americans -- North and South -- would accept the decision as the final word in the dispute.

VOA: special.2009.05.21

They are hoping to surround tornadoes in the second and final year of an international project known as VORTEX2.

VOA: special.2010.05.11

As a final step there are plans to pump in mud and cement from below through relief wells.

VOA: special.2010.08.07

Then he used the plaster form as a guide to make the final statue out of bronze metal.

VOA: special.2010.05.31

He says the turnout will be announced as soon as officials get final numbers from the provinces.

VOA: special.2009.08.22

So as Atlantis landed for the final time, Astronaut Chris Ferguson simply said "Mission complete, Houston."

VOA: special.2011.07.27

On the final day, as he waited for word, he drank glass after glass of wine.

VOA: special.2009.01.22

They count down the final seconds to midnight as they watch a brightly lit ball slide down a pole on top of a tall building.

VOA: special.2009.12.28

We've lit candles, we've turned off the lights, everyone is sitting in darkness except for the lights of their candles as the final reading is read.

VOA: special.2009.12.21

We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.

VOA: special.2009.11.12

An announcer described him as he took the court for his final national championship victory, in 1975,in his final game.

VOA: standard.2010.06.05

Al-Zaidi,who works for the Cairo-based al-Baghdadiya satellite channel, threw his shoes at Mr.Bush during his final visit to Baghdad as president.

VOA: standard.2009.09.15

The head of South Africa's Electoral Commission, Brigalia Bam, Saturday expressed satisfaction as the final results were announced from Wednesday's national and provincial elections.

VOA: standard.2009.04.25

A doctor at centers as far as 150 kilometers away gives the final word to villagers.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

Treasury Secretary Geithner said the Obama administration will continue working with House and Senate lawmakers on details of the proposal as it moves into final legislative form.

VOA: standard.2009.03.26