His unusual childhood and extraordinary actions tell about people who believed there were no limits to what they could do.

VOA: special.2009.11.28

No one felt able to talk about what was happening.

VOA: special.2009.07.15

"The statement was very clear. There was no question about the intent of the statement, what the statement required of the north.

VOA: standard.2009.04.14

She is often young and has little or no support for what she is about to do.

VOA: standard.2010.06.24

"They are worried about the possible side effects, about what they listen to from friends and the Internet because there is no official source.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25

"We believe he will be confirmed. There is no doubt there is anger and frustration in this country about the direction of our economy, and about what has happened with excessive risk-taking by big banks, and the American people having to lend their hard-earned money to bail them out.

VOA: standard.2010.01.24

But no matter where the conflict is or what it's about, if you're serious about peace, you can't take as final the first 'no,' the second 'no' or even the hundredth 'no.'" In her statement, Secretary Clinton promised an "unwavering" U.S.commitment to a two-state solution, based on 1967 lines with agreed land swaps, that will create an independent and viable Palestinian state and an Israel with secure and recognized borders.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25