If you think I'm going to say it's a pleasure to be here,forget it.

VOA: special.2009.03.22

I really was hoping she would be here tonight."

VOA: special.2009.07.04

It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain that this nation,under God, shall have a new birth of freedom and that government of the people, by the people,for the people, shall not perish from the earth."

VOA: special.2009.11.12

And,being one of the older skaters at 27, it feels good to be here still competing hard and representing the U.S.

VOA: standard.2010.02.23

"I have met plenty of people in the region who think, 'Oh,you Americans, you want to be here forever.

VOA: standard.2009.12.06

It's an honor to be here." The festival also benefits local tourism and people come from across the country.

VOA: standard.2010.08.02

And to be here with the club and to see how people follow us is something very,very good."

VOA: standard.2009.07.25

"As President Obama has said, we will be here today, tomorrow and for the time ahead,".

VOA: standard.2010.01.16

"If we had a clean energy economy powered by wind and solar and tidal power we probably would not be here having this discussion today."

VOA: standard.2010.07.31

"Well,as a Christian it is a great honor to be here especially on Easter day."

VOA: standard.2010.04.04

Janitors in Yonkers are preparing for students to return in September, But no one knows yet how many teachers will be here to greet them.

VOA: standard.2010.08.11

"Well,I know the family so I would be here anyway, But even if I didn't, it's the fact that Lena Horn is an icon of American history.

VOA: standard.2010.05.15

But if it wasn't for the taxpayers, I mean,we wouldn't be here."

VOA: standard.2010.07.29

"I am confident President Sarkozy will not be here for the first course of our dinner, but will still be sitting as we complete our dinner this evening,"

VOA: standard.2009.04.01