He said new Security Council sanctions approved in June make clear that international law is not an empty promise.

VOA: special.2010.09.25

You may give a cold shoulder to a friend who has not kept a promise he made to you.

VOA: special.2009.12.13

"Johnsy,dear," said Sue, "will you promise me to keep your eyes closed, and not look out the window until I am done working?

VOA: special.2009.08.01

represented a time of promise. "This could not be happening" was the sentiment expressed as a growing crowd gathered around that black-and-white TV set.

VOA: special.2009.08.16

They would sign a promise not to fight again and to obey state and federal laws.

VOA: special.2010.01.14

And he said Anderson must promise not to fire on Confederate forces.

VOA: special.2009.08.06

"The recession must not, cannot and will not be used as an excuse for going back on our promise on aid,".

VOA: standard.2009.04.09

"The world must stand together to demonstrate that international law is not an empty promise."

VOA: standard.2009.09.23

Baswedan says the personal affection Indonesians hold for President Obama and the United States will not last if he does not deliver on his promise of change.

VOA: standard.2010.06.21

That is a promise that I make to you,". The president did not specifically mention Afghanistan in his talk to the troops, but he is expected to send thousands more service members to fight there.

VOA: standard.2009.11.13

When I say that the Israeli government is making an unprecedented offer even though it is not what many would hope for and even though our position remains the same that settlement activity is not legitimate - nevertheless it holds out the promise of moving a step closer to a two-state solution,".

VOA: standard.2009.11.02