"But the president has been clear the Administration has been clear that there's a need for demonstrable progress on a short order."

VOA: standard.2009.09.04

"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

"But it is an important election in the sense that they need to be free,fair and non violent in order for Macedonia to qualify for certain EU accession membership qualifications."

VOA: standard.2009.03.22