The former CIA veteran says there should be an open debate about what price Americans are willing to pay for security against terrorism.

VOA: standard.2010.01.19

Kurdistan Prime Minister Barham Saleh stressed the need for the vote to be perceived as open.

VOA: standard.2010.03.07

The leaders are under pressure to achieve a breakthrough before the EU summit in December, when Turkey could be sanctioned for its refusal to open its ports and airports to Cypriot traffic.

VOA: standard.2009.09.05

Baucus said he hopes for some Republican support and that he will be open to amendment suggestions, but none that would pose a threat to a bill that would go before the Finance Committee.

VOA: standard.2009.09.09