In a 1971 interview, he responded to opponents of the insecticide DDT, which was later banned in the United States.

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and NATO military operation in Afghanistan. He responded by noting drug production increased eight-fold since the NATO entered Afghanistan in 2001.

VOA: standard.2009.03.27

He responded directly to NATO critics in the United States, including some in Congress who have accused European governments of shirking responsibilities.

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He responded with some tough talk the kind of talk only a family member can provide.

VOA: standard.2009.07.11

He responded to a complaint about cuts in jobs and salaries for California teachers by urging people not to expect "something for nothing" from their government."

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"I don't know if he responded to that particular point. There was a general appreciation for the need to continue to build on our military-to-military relationship, and to continue to take advantage of opportunities for cooperation and exchanges,".

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He noted that industrialized economies have responded to the world recession and its related job losses with stimulus programs and widened social safety nets.

VOA: standard.2009.06.10

Republican leaders in the U.S.Congress responded to the president's remarks by charging once again that he wants a health care system run by bureaucrats in Washington.

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