In Key West, a sign on a monument says "America Begins Here."

VOA: special.2010.03.22

But in a sign the United States is not focusing solely on the Palestinian issue, Mitchell began his mission in Damascus.

VOA: standard.2009.07.26

Mr.Singh's comments come in the wake of a United Nations Security Council resolution calling on all countries to sign the treaty.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

She says that's more of a reflection on the fact there are less athletes and events in the Winter Olympics than a sign of the recession.

VOA: standard.2010.02.21

But in a possible sign of progress, Mitchell will visit several Arab countries and then make an unscheduled stop in Israel on Friday for more talks.

VOA: standard.2009.09.16

"Even though we have slowed the loss of jobs,and today's report on the continued decline in unemployment claims is a hopeful sign, the economic growth that we have seen has not led to the job growth that we desperately need,"

VOA: standard.2009.11.12