The debt of gratitude owed to these young men and women and to their predecessors is indeed profound."

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

Mr.Obama stood between his two predecessors Saturday and said they have answered his call to coordinate efforts to involve more Americans in helping Haiti recover and rebuild.

VOA: standard.2010.01.16

"I think that people want their church leaders not just to say they are sorry for others, for their predecessors or other bishops or priests around the world, but to take responsibility for the entire Church."

VOA: standard.2010.03.28

"And I think that many Israelis are saying, 'Well wait a second, where is the friendly U.S.administration that Democratic and Republican administrations have been known to be?'" President Obama's supporters say he is trying to take a more "even-handed" approach to the Middle East conflict than his predecessors.

VOA: standard.2009.08.29