A top economic adviser to President Barack Obama, Lawrence Summers,said Sunday on ABC television although he thinks the compensation is outrageous, AIG is contractually obligated to pay them.

VOA: standard.2009.03.15

The United States as host country of the United Nations, the United States is obligated by treaty to allow Mr.Gadhafi and other world leaders to attend U.N.activities.

VOA: standard.2009.08.24

The United States had tried to mediate in the simmering dispute that led to the coup, centering on what Mr.Zelaya's opponents saw as an effort to remain in power even though obligated by term limits to leave office in January.

VOA: standard.2009.07.01