This is an important step forward, as a sovereign and united Iraq continues to take control of its own destiny,".

VOA: standard.2009.06.30

In their letter the 14 lawmakers assert that, look, re-think this. is not a prudent step to take,"

VOA: standard.2009.03.17

But,he left the embargo in place and urged them to take the next step, by increasing political freedom.

VOA: standard.2009.05.06

Kevin Volpp,director of the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Health Incentives, says these programs make it easier to take that first step to change.

VOA: standard.2010.07.16

"Now,let me be clear. I am open to every demonstrably good idea, and I want to take very responsible step to accelerate job creation,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.04

Besides sponsoring the Family Home in Vancouver, P&G decided to take an extra step, launching a campaign to provide special monetary support for mothers of U.S.athletes.

VOA: standard.2010.02.20

He can take another step in that direction Saturday when the Jamaican four-by-100 relay team is expected to give Bolt a chance for his sixth straight gold.

VOA: standard.2009.08.21

John Brennan, U.S.Deputy National Security Advisor for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, says that while in Guadalajara, the three North American leaders will prepare to take their cooperation a step further.

VOA: standard.2009.08.10

"The most important step is one they're only beginning to take now and that's to prohibit the import and sale of timber which was illegally sourced in the country of origin."

VOA: standard.2010.07.28

"I continue to hope that President Obama, Speaker Pelosi and others will take a step toward responsibility and restraint, and reject the path of reckless spending that America is presently on."

VOA: standard.2010.07.03

Earlier this week, Secretary Geithner and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke also discussed with Congress another step which would enable the government to take control of major non-bank financial institutions threatened with collapse.

VOA: standard.2009.03.26

"But also to take it a step further and think how we can - not only women but also men - how we can together change the status of women and make it better."

VOA: standard.2010.06.24

"Having passed reform bills in both the House and the Senate we now to have to take up the last and most important step and reach an agreement on a final reform bill that I can sign into law,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

Clinton,who is set to visit Haiti on Thursday, said that despite its status as the Western Hemisphere's poorest country, it has made progress in democratic governance since elections in 2006 and stands to take another step forward with elections for a new senate on Sunday.

VOA: standard.2009.04.14