He said,"We are a great nation, a prosperous and compassionate one, but our health care system doesn't measure up to that greatness."

VOA: standard.2009.11.08

English graduate Kong Juan,21, echoed the wishes of millions of Chinese, saying she hoped to have a prosperous year ahead for herself and her country.

VOA: standard.2010.02.14

"You are helping us to build a cleaner, brighter future and a stronger more prosperous economy and my administration and our country will support you in that difficult work,"

VOA: standard.2009.03.23

Afghans gave a more positive assessment of their economic situation than in previous years and both a majority of urban and rural residents say they are more prosperous today than they were under the Taliban.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

"It was tradition for the bride to fold 1,000 cranes to wish for a long and prosperous marriage, and also to demonstrate, I guess her patience" Linda's grandparents compiled the first origami handbook ever published in the United States.

VOA: standard.2010.03.17

"Now is the time,now is the moment, now is the time for us to lead for the next generation and generations to come, a stronger and more prosperous country, we are not backing down, we not quitting, and we are going to get this done."

VOA: standard.2010.03.10