She reaffirmed Mr.Obama's intention to begin withdrawing U.S.forces in July 2011 but said the pace, size and scope of the drawdown will be based on conditions on the ground.

VOA: standard.2009.12.05

Congressman Berman and at least 330 lawmakers supporting the bill, which expands the scope of sanctions to oil pipelines and tankers, say that despite some signs of progress in negotiations with Iran, Congress must step up pressure on Tehran.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28