And the crisis had to be solved. "If we fail," Roosevelt said, "the cause of self-government throughout the world will suffer greatly."

VOA: special.2010.08.26

And third,he could not be guilty of murder, because he had killed only in self-defense.

VOA: special.2009.07.02

The government and military have promised weapons will only be used in self defense.

VOA: standard.2009.04.13

puts a harsh spotlight on the financial industry. "The civil suit raises the level of awareness of deceit on Wall Street, the selfishness and self-serving behavior that needs to be regulated."

VOA: standard.2010.04.19

U.S.officials say the self-described satellite launch would only be a cover for a test of a long-range missile, perhaps a more advanced version of the one North Korea fired eastward over Japan in 1998.

VOA: standard.2009.03.25