Secretary of State Hillary Clinton - speaking at a news conference in Monterrey,Mexico - said the civilian component is essential.

VOA: standard.2009.03.26

"There should be no question whatsoever as to whether the United States actively supports these essential goals of the Iranian people,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

And since natural gas is a major ingredient in fertilizer, the cost of this essential farm supply could go up,too.

VOA: standard.2009.12.12

Because it's absolutely essential that the political side should be going which is to create counter-balance against Baitullah Mehsud."

VOA: standard.2009.06.18

About 10 percent or 200,000 of the displaced are sheltering in camps, which are providing for their essential needs.

VOA: standard.2009.07.03

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called a strong public option "essential" for any bill to pass in the House.

VOA: standard.2009.09.10

"We think that is an essential first step. We are continuing to call for the freedom of Aung San Suu Kyi.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12

Raising public awareness about this crime is essential to stopping it, according to the Law Enforcement Alliance of America's Ted Deeds.

VOA: standard.2010.08.11

The United Nations reports 11 countries now are struggling to find accommodations,food, water and other essential items for their homeless populations.

VOA: standard.2009.09.13

Bdi says that though this is an essential step, the length of this review period should be limited.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

For farmers looking to get the most out of their fields, fertilizer is an essential but expensive ingredient.

VOA: standard.2010.07.28

In the aftermath of the crisis, Geithner says it will be essential to reform the financial system.

VOA: standard.2009.03.24

"Big ears, big old jug ears like that." Pett says,cartoonists are essential to showing the lighter side of life, especially in difficult times.

VOA: standard.2010.03.20

In short,it is essential that we learn the lessons of this crisis, or we risk repeating it."

VOA: standard.2010.04.24