Professor Bacevich says the key U.S.goal could be achieved without the nation-building aspect of the plan.

VOA: standard.2009.03.27

But on the other hand, in addition to the assisting training and advising, there is also the social-civic as well as the humanitarian aspect of the undertaking."

VOA: standard.2009.11.12

Although not the only controversial aspect of reform proposals put forward by Democrats and supported by the president, a proposed government-run insurance option as an alternative to plans offered to Americans by private companies has drawn the most attention.

VOA: standard.2009.09.09