He had told a friend, "You come to realize that life is short, and you have to step up.

VOA: special.2010.02.07

Gill says it's unfair that journalists always have to watch their step in a country that claims to be a democracy.

VOA: standard.2009.11.02

The protesters have occupied a central commercial district for more than two months, demanding the government step down and allow new elections.

VOA: standard.2010.05.15

"Having passed reform bills in both the House and the Senate we now to have to take up the last and most important step and reach an agreement on a final reform bill that I can sign into law,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

You have to step up. You have to serve." He said groups like the Clinton Global Initiative are making a difference around the world by working with business to cut dangerous emissions, empowering entrepreneurs with micro-loans, and giving hope to some of the world's poorest children.

VOA: standard.2009.09.23

"I think that the proposal that the President made in Geneva to have Iran withdraw its enriched uranium, or a good portion of it, outside Iran is a positive first step in that direction and I support and appreciate the President's ongoing efforts to unite the international community to address the challenge of Iran's attempts to become a nuclear military power,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.30