Israel wants negotiations without preconditions and is ready to offer no more than a partial, temporary freeze on construction in the settlements.

VOA: standard.2009.10.31

"This is a partial solution that appeals to people who want a quick fix and it is not going to solve the problem, it will not prevent the recruitment of terrorists we have seen.

VOA: standard.2009.09.10

Clinton says the broad skepticism among Iranians about the electoral process and the apparent re-election of President Ahmadinejad is unlikely to be quelled by Monday's announcement by Iran's Guardian Council that a partial recount upheld the originally-announced outcome.

VOA: standard.2009.06.29