"You can imagine the impact that this would have on whole communities throughout the country and why there would be such passions that have been passed on from generation to generation even at the remove of one hundred fifty years."

VOA: special.2011.04.09

"While passions and politics can often obscure the hard work before us,let's be clear about what this moment demands, we are at war,"

VOA: standard.2010.01.19

"A willingness to follow your passions, regardless of whether they lead to fortune or fame,"

VOA: standard.2009.05.14

The passions at play were evident both inside and outside the House chamber.

VOA: standard.2010.03.22

With passions running high on both sides of the health care debate, it's likely they will only intensify in the hours leading up to final congressional action.

VOA: standard.2010.03.18

Walsh spent eight years in academia. The retired Navy captain continued to pursue his passions as a scuba diver, private pilot and explorer, participating in dozens ocean dives and expeditions to the polar regions.

VOA: standard.2010.06.21