Two states reject the idea. Critics say that working toward the same standards in every state will not guarantee excellence for all.

VOA: special.2010.03.25

To guarantee continued support for the war, Lincoln was forced to recognize that the issue of slavery was, in fact,a major issue.

VOA: special.2009.10.08

The United States is the only major industrial country that does not guarantee health care for all.

VOA: special.2009.07.25

Senator Kennedy also asked for support for the cause of his life, "that we will break the old gridlock and guarantee that every American.

VOA: special.2009.09.13

On Tuesday, the president announced plans for the government to guarantee more than eight billion dollars in loans for two new nuclear energy centers in the state of Georgia.

VOA: special.2010.02.19

Speaking in Amharic through an interpreter, Mr.Meles said the agreement would guarantee a level playing field for all competitors in upcoming parliamentary elections.

VOA: standard.2009.11.01

"We have a message for them." "They may not listen to us now, but I guarantee you they will listen to us in November when we vote the bums out!"

VOA: standard.2010.04.15

(Speech) Mr.Medvedev says facilities for oil and gas production, which guarantee the lion's share of Russian budget revenues, nuclear weapons, which ensure national security, as well as the country's industrial and public utility infrastructure were for the most part created by Soviet specialists.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12