James Buchanan was sworn-in as president at the time of the Dred Scott case.

VOA: special.2009.05.21

But,Karbgo says,as soon as the case was brought to court, the matter was taken out of the government's hands.

VOA: standard.2009.12.28

"As is often the case, some of the international press either misunderstood or deliberately misconstrued what was a civilian and military response both of them necessary to be able to deliver aid to the Haitians who desperately needed it,".

VOA: standard.2010.01.26