General Jacoby says Iraqi security forces are improving every day, and took action in three of the four attacks on Tuesday that prevented them from being worse.

VOA: standard.2009.12.11

The president has said on numerous occasions that the key to combating al-Qaida and Taliban advances is a regional approach that includes three elements: military action,diplomacy, and support for development.

VOA: standard.2009.03.26

The two agencies are proposing a three-pronged Global Action Plan.

VOA: standard.2009.11.02