(Speaking in Russian) Lipman says the move is very smart, though whether it will work is another matter.

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

O'Hanlon says even though the aim of modern day terrorists is to force a change in policy, so far,the tactics do not work.

VOA: standard.2010.03.30

She says the work still is not easy, though,considering this is the country's worst flooding in more than 80 years and the area's mountainous terrain can make transportation difficult, even in the best of weather.

VOA: standard.2010.08.02

He goes on to say that even though Moscow is working on, and will sign a new treaty, the Kremlin will nevertheless work on the development of its strategic assault forces because Russia cannot protect itself without this.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

He says the process of sorting through those areas, which include sites around the country,but concentrated in the mountainous northern areas, will be a long and difficult one, though it is work that needs to be done in the name of the victims' families.

VOA: standard.2009.12.18

Though the dig,along a paved highway that was constructed in recent years complicating the work of the anthropologists had yet to yield any results after four days,Elena and the dozen or so family members of presumed victims thought to be buried here have refused to give up hope.

VOA: standard.2009.12.18