"But we have to deal with the figures of authority that are in position."

VOA: standard.2009.08.09

With the shortage of primary care physicians, expanding the authority of nurse practitioners.

VOA: standard.2010.05.14

In a Middle East policy address Thursday night, Clinton urged Arab countries to back up verbal statements of support for the Palestinian Authority with tangible financial aid.

VOA: standard.2010.04.30

"He is the figure of authority that we have to deal with.

VOA: standard.2009.08.09

So we have to come up with some kind of a global deal." Analysts say there is no internationally recognized authority at the border of Gaza and whatever steps are taken to provide security will have to involve the Palestinian Authority reconciling or at least cooperating with Hamas.

VOA: standard.2010.06.10