"Safety and security of our volunteers is absolutely our top priority and we are continually looking at this topic and I have to say that in the last few years we have done an amazing amount of work to try to improve both our systems to support volunteers, to ensure confidentiality and to strengthen their preparedness and training."

VOA: special.2011.03.28

Security was tight and a large group of bodyguards escorted the Venezuelan President, who said,"I have Italy in my heart."

VOA: standard.2009.09.07

"I'm sure that it has security reasons. Nevertheless, I think they could have done a better job."

VOA: standard.2010.02.17

"And I emphasize in particular the need that we have for such troops in order to partner better and mentor the Afghan national security forces as they grow."

VOA: standard.2009.10.23