But shop owners say now they only see "essential customers" those who have to buy for the marriage of a son or a daughter.

VOA: standard.2009.09.19

"But to spur lending to small businesses, it is essential that we make more credit available to the smaller banks and community financial institutions that these businesses depend on,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.21

"I have asked the members of the inquiry that the final report of the inquiry will be able to disclose all but the most sensitive information, that is,all information except that which is essential to our national security,"

VOA: standard.2009.06.15