Japan's desire to use East Asia to gain natural resources and sell manufactured products was in direct conflict with American plans for Asia.

VOA: special.2011.05.26

With the gold they found in the mountains came a desire for further improvement.

VOA: special.2009.06.06

"With economic growth and expansion comes the desire for more political freedom.

VOA: special.2011.02.04

In an interview with the Associated Press prior to his departure, the president spoke of his desire to break free of the last vestiges of the Cold War.

VOA: standard.2009.07.06

I have a lot to learn,". A senior U.S.official who attended the meeting said Mr.Obama expressed a desire to work with UNASUR nations to confront economic, environmental,and energy challenges.

VOA: standard.2009.04.18

"I'm coming in contact now with a lot of young immigrants and I find a lot of hope in their desire to continue to advocate for improvements and to not hide their issues or their concerns, but to participate in the society in a democratic way, whatever their legal status."

VOA: standard.2010.07.22