(Speaking in Russian) He says in some aspects, Russia is putting slight pressure on its partners, by saying this or that is unacceptable.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

After revealing much of that pain, the historians conclude by saying Russian national unity cannot be based upon varnished myths about the past;

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

"You should be proud that your country both defends the unborn and promotes stable family life by saying no to abortion and divorce."

VOA: standard.2010.04.18

The government has responded by saying the case against the American head of Union Carbide at the time of the leak is still open.

VOA: standard.2010.06.10

Kim says North Korea wants to improve its negotiating hand by saying it will not be coming to talks with its head head low.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15

On a recent trip to India, British Prime Minister David Cameron justified the Afghan war by saying the troops are keeping Britain safe from terrorism.

VOA: standard.2010.08.04

Are we doing the right things to succeed as I strongly believe we must?" The prime minister responded by saying Afghanistan is vital to his country's security.

VOA: standard.2009.10.14

Naturally,this saying was started by people who make movies.

VOA: special.2010.07.25

But the Russians have been strongly critical of the proposal, saying it is targeted against Moscow a view rejected by U.S.officials.

VOA: standard.2009.07.15

(SAYING) He says the strike is continuing because the country's economic crisis has been exacerbated by the government's bad policies.

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

(SAYING) He says there are so many priests and one should not judge them all by the actions of a small group.

VOA: standard.2010.03.28

The Russian Defense Ministry issued a statement saying the expulsions are an obvious provocation by forces opposed to improvement of Russian-NATO relations.

VOA: standard.2009.04.30

The neighborhood,he says, is inhabited by the Turkmen minority, but representatives of their community are not saying who they think was behind the explosion.

VOA: standard.2009.08.07

(SAYING) Army spokesman Avi Benayahu told Israel Radio this was an unprecedented provocation by the Lebanese Army and a blatant violation of ceasefire agreements.

VOA: standard.2010.08.03