"I think it's fair to say that the American people are frustrated with the lack of progress on some key issues."

VOA: standard.2010.02.09

"Keeping everybody up to speed with what we were doing, what we were learning, what the key issues were.

VOA: standard.2010.04.29

The troops are technically mandated with the protection of key sites in the capital, including the presidential palace, airstrip,and seaport.

VOA: standard.2009.09.16

For his part,Havens,now nearly 70, continues to express the Woodstock ethos with new songs like "The Key,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.15

The U.S.official faced large hurdles this week, with all sides far apart on the key issue of Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

VOA: standard.2009.09.13

Mr.Hatoyama said Tokyo's relationship with the United States will be a "key pillar" of his policies.

VOA: standard.2009.09.23

One key facet will be to determine if the man charged with the attack, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, acted alone or in concert with others.

VOA: standard.2009.12.27

"The key to long term success in this area is our outreach with foreign governments."

VOA: standard.2010.07.23

Columnist David Ignatius agrees with the president's move, saying Pakistan is a key factor in the new strategy,and the pressure on it must be increased.

VOA: standard.2009.12.06

Army officials say the offensive against the militants in Waziristan has been successful with troops gaining control of key areas and killing more than 200 militants.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

Another key sticking point in the debate was over Britain's relationship with Europe.

VOA: standard.2010.04.23

On the subject of North Korea, ElBaradei said there are two key issues: "One is its obsession with security and the possibility of regime change by the U.S.

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

Insurance companies would no longer be allowed to deny health coverage based on pre-existing medical conditions a key point of weakness in and public anger with the current system.

VOA: standard.2009.07.21

"So,key questions are with respect to the next rainy season.

VOA: standard.2009.08.31

That is not acceptable. And I will not tolerate it." The president spoke after a lengthy meeting with key cabinet and agency heads involved in all aspects of aviation security and counter-terrorism.

VOA: standard.2010.01.05

As we go forward, as Japan goes forward with forming a new government, one of the key issues that we look forward to working with them on is the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula."

VOA: standard.2009.08.31

White House officials also say Mr.Obama will go to Capitol Hill on Sunday to meet with Democratic lawmakers on efforts to advance health care reform, a key part of the president's economic plan.

VOA: standard.2009.12.06

"The key thing is an economically viable coalition more than one that is reached with great speed - something that is going to reassure the markets that the economic problems are really top of the agenda."

VOA: standard.2010.05.10

This is something that we have been doing so far." Minister Jeremic admits cooperation with The Hague tribunal is a key condition to realize the ambition of Serbia and other Balkan nations to join the European Union.

VOA: standard.2009.10.25

The key is we fight the same war now,". Still,even with the increased U.S.commitment, the expected increase in NATO forces and the new emphasis on developing Afghan forces, General McChrystal told his troops there is a long, difficult fight ahead.

VOA: standard.2009.12.03

But her reaction Monday to word they are being charged with spying was relatively low-key, with the Secretary telling reporters the charges are without merit and that Iran should free the Americans - two men and a woman - on humanitarian grounds.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

The U.S.support is credited with helping the Philippine government capture or kill key leaders of two Islamic insurgent groups in the country's southern islands, but the VFA has become a target for Filipino leftist and nationalist factions who want it scrapped.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12