Funds raised by such a levy would have been set aside for future bank bailouts if necessary.

VOA: standard.2010.06.05

Asked if Kuwait is ready to take such steps, Deputy Prime Minister al-Sabah stressed Kuwaiti support for U.S.-led peace efforts but would not be specific.

VOA: standard.2010.04.30

She said it was not yet time for additional sanctions but the United States continued to believe such a step might be needed if diplomacy fails.

VOA: standard.2009.10.13