Mingo pointed out this would not be the first time the United States lost an Olympic bid and returned to win the support of IOC voters.

VOA: standard.2009.10.02

Republican Mike Pence said diplomacy must be backed by strong sanctions, while Democrat Shelley Berkeley pointed to Iran's nuclear program and threats against Israel by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in explaining her support.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

The Eastern Mediterranean regional director of the World Health Organization, Hussein Gezairi pointed out the recommendations of the health ministers would be enforced and that no visas would be granted unless Hajj candidates met all requirements.

VOA: standard.2009.07.23

he adds,we must be vigilant. Khamenei also pointed an accusatory finger, once again,at the Western press, as he has done repeatedly in recent weeks, saying Western "enemies" of Iran are using "their media to instruct agitators who are provoking chaos, destruction and violence."

VOA: standard.2009.07.20