He says it is not a game, but more like a political debate in which both sides claim victory.

VOA: standard.2009.10.01

Such measures express sentiments of both chambers of Congress, but do not have the force of law.

VOA: standard.2009.04.28

But both sides have already said the Futenma relocation will not be the focus and say the issue will not be resolved in a two-day visit.

VOA: standard.2009.11.11

Both matters are to be addressed, but concrete agreement on either is not expected.

VOA: standard.2009.04.01

Does it mean it's not doable? I believe it is doable, but it requires some basic changes, both from the Afghan government and from the international community."

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

"Maybe we won't agree on abortion, but we can still agree that this heart-wrenching decision for any woman is not made casually, it has both moral and spiritual dimensions,"

VOA: standard.2009.05.17

"In bureaucratic terms it's going well." "The committees are working as along as the chapters are opened technocrats on both sides work very well, but in political terms, its idle,it is not going anywhere."

VOA: standard.2010.04.15

"The President and Secretary Clinton both see India as a really important partner for us, not only in addressing bilateral issues, but also in working with us to shape the world of the 21st century."

VOA: standard.2009.07.17