"It does not cover the nuclear issue. That's precisely why we think we need an early meeting.

VOA: standard.2009.09.11

Vistorina,who preferred not to give her last name, said good governance was also an issue for her.

VOA: standard.2009.11.27

"Nuclear weapons are not just an issue for the United States and Russia.

VOA: standard.2010.04.11

He thinks that the electoral law is an "existential issue" affecting all Iraqis, as well as the future of the country and should not be rushed to a vote.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

So I think it becomes clear that even if we want to reduce our regional profile, an issue like the Yemen issue makes it clear that this is not possible,"

VOA: standard.2010.03.18

"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

And he also says the dire assessment of the security situation by General Stanley McChrystal, the new U.S.and NATO commander in Afghanistan, has presented senior officials with an issue they did not expect.

VOA: standard.2009.10.16