"Joining NATO means meeting the criteria for joining NATO countries can't simply fill out an application and become a member the next day,".

VOA: standard.2009.09.04

U.S.support for Moscow's joining the WTO has come with conditions in the past.

VOA: standard.2010.06.24

Tony Blair's already tarnished reputation has taken another blow with former prime minister John Major now questioning his successor's motive for joining in the invasion of Iraq.

VOA: standard.2010.01.02