Secretary Gates says he understands that, but he told Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada the United States is committed to moving forward with the existing security realignment.

VOA: standard.2009.10.20

He says General Petraeus understands that strategy because he helped shape it.

VOA: special.2010.06.26

On the other hand,he says, the world understands the threat posed by incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and that serves Israel's interests.

VOA: standard.2009.06.21

He has said he did not want mercy from the court and that he understands the implications of his confession.

VOA: standard.2009.07.23

Mr.Obama said he understands the toll the recession took on state governments that found themselves with less tax revenue and a rising need for services.

VOA: standard.2010.02.22

The opposition leader says Saakashvili understands perfectly well that he no longer has full control of the capital,and that the parliament, presidential office, ministries and mayor's office are not working.

VOA: standard.2009.05.05

"The president understands that his most important job is to keep the American people safe, and that he is not going to make any decision or any judgment that imperils the safety of the American people,"

VOA: standard.2009.05.20

"He has some sort of health care bill close to having enough Democratic votes to sign on, and he also understands that he has to show that he can lead, that he can govern, that he can get something done."

VOA: standard.2010.03.16