"Despite the feelings of anger, frustration,and sadness that envelop our hearts, we gather here tonight to mourn,to remember,and above all, to offer our own solemn promise that none of us will rest until all of us are safe,".

VOA: standard.2009.08.04

Representative Donald Payne, who chairs the House Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health, said further violence can be avoided only if Somalis from all three regions of the country come together: "As we gather today many Somalis continue to be displaced, maimed and killed.

VOA: standard.2009.06.26

"Since 2004 we have been working closely with international agencies to gather intelligence to overcome any potential terrorism act."

VOA: standard.2010.06.02

"Fridays we are only inside for half an hour to gather together.

VOA: standard.2010.06.25

"We will gather CEO's and small business owners, economists and financial experts, as well as representatives from labor unions and nonprofit groups,to talk about how we can work together to create jobs and get this economy moving again,"

VOA: standard.2009.11.12