And video games are one of those methods that are assured to be very effective."

VOA: standard.2010.04.20

But they were overruled by President Obama. In ordering the memos' release, President Obama assured the CIA that its officers who used rough interrogation tactics will not be prosecuted for their actions.

VOA: standard.2009.04.17

"We can feel hopeful that whatever was going to happen, which we don't know what it was, that we can rest assured that at least these young people hopefully will be back in the United States."

VOA: standard.2009.12.11

But security is still an issue after a warning in June by the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta rebels suggesting that the safety of visiting teams and fans could not be assured.

VOA: standard.2009.10.22

While he says African leaders repeatedly assured him that his going to Nigeria meant he would not be turned over to the Special Court, he says Washington and London were determined to see him stand trial.

VOA: standard.2009.11.10

"What is important for our friends and partners here in the Middle East to be assured of is that the United States will be very open and transparent about these contacts, and we will keep our friends informed of what is going on so that nobody gets surprised,".

VOA: standard.2009.05.05