But he said steps must be taken to stop waste and abuse in the system.

VOA: standard.2009.07.28

He says some Asian currencies, including China's,are undervalued, but he says that steps to increase Asia's domestic demand will result in a gradual increase in their value.

VOA: standard.2009.11.13

Some security experts say that President Obama avoids comparing the war on terrorism to conventional war between nations, but he has taken several steps to contain the threat.

VOA: standard.2010.01.19

He said his country is taking steps toward holding "free and fair elections" next year, but he cautioned that other states should not interfere in Burma's transition to democracy.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29