And so while there are signs that some of the things that the president is doing are starting to have effect, these problems did not get made overnight.

VOA: standard.2009.03.15

"Sanctions have had a real effect on the performance of our industries, mining manufacturing, we can't get spare parts, we can't get credit lines and we are blocked in regard to aid from the World Bank and IMF."

VOA: standard.2009.09.12