But the economic value of wild birds is only part of their importance.

VOA: special.2009.05.12

Objectivism is about the importance of the individual and reasonable thought.

VOA: special.2010.06.06

Maya Lin knew that history is very important for us, while we also want to emphasize the importance of looking forward. With this in mind, Maya Lin designed the building so that it has two entrances.

VOA: special.2010.03.03

She,like visitors to the Rookwood cemetery from other faiths, believes that having a clearly marked, traditional grave is of vital importance.

VOA: standard.2010.07.22

While Islam is often associated with terrorism, Mr.Medvedev recognized the importance of the Muslim faith in the Caucasus.

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

The credibility of Afghan leadership is of critical importance to the Obama administration, which is currently engaged in a review of U.S.strategy in Afghanistan.

VOA: standard.2009.10.25

"I spoke with a lot of Afghans during the last year and I think there is one thing that for most of them is of crucial importance,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

"First,is to continue to stress the importance of trying to grow alternative crops.

VOA: standard.2010.06.23

"At every stop,we have emphasized the importance of fulfilling what President Obama said in his historic speech in Ghana: The future of Africa is up to the Africans,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.16

Secretary Clinton said the U.S and Russia will continue to have disagreements, but added the treaty is an example of deep and substantive cooperation on a matter of vital importance.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

"This is not only a strategic interest of the United States, it is an issue of personal importance to me, and one I have worked on for almost four decades,"

VOA: standard.2010.01.06

"I think that the reason I have been able to live so long is so that I can tell the next generation about the equality of life and the importance of peace.

VOA: standard.2010.08.06

"Prevention of HIV among young people is of critical importance in this country where a large part of the population is young, and where sexual relations start very early and they are not protected.

VOA: standard.2009.04.24

"Although it is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and is generally perceived to be a British company, BP is definitely much more an international company of huge importance to the American economy and the American employees."

VOA: standard.2010.06.18