"It is crucial that national authorities do not rush to give information on source of infection which is not proven by bacteriological analysis, as this spreads unjustified fears in the population all over Europe, and creates problems for our food producers selling products in the EU and outside of the EU."

VOA: special.2011.06.10

"It will curb the ability of tobacco companies to market products to our children by using appealing flavors,".

VOA: standard.2009.06.22

"The bulk of our food production on this planet is dependent to some extent or another on oil or products of oil, so this goes right to the heart of,frankly, the way our society functions,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.20

"It is a very poor country," "If we were to essentially close our markets to their products we could cause a great deal of hardship in the country and cause thousands of Hondurans to lose their jobs.

VOA: standard.2009.07.03