"If you work hard and meet your responsibilities, this country is going to honor our collective responsibility to you: to ensure you can save and secure your retirement."

VOA: standard.2009.09.05

This means that you can rise above your problems if you have a goal and work very hard.

VOA: special.2009.03.01

That is,this kind of pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps, that with enough determination and hard work that you can transcend limitations of money or class or gender.

VOA: special.2010.03.08

On the other hand, if you choose not to be very motivated, not to be very responsible, not to be prepared to work very hard, you probably won't get a good education."

VOA: special.2009.12.03

The Iraqi people are known for intelligence, hard-work and courage, and we will stand with you,".

VOA: standard.2009.04.25

"You have to provide incentives for employees to work hard. And yes,the pay structure for Wall Street vs.the rest of America looks a bit out of wack.

VOA: standard.2010.07.23

"You know winning a gold medal on the field of play is one thing that speaks to your hard work and your dedication to being an elite athlete.

VOA: standard.2010.02.27

"We need leaders who are committed to moving New Jersey forward, (Applause) and that is John Corzine, which is why you need to work hard on Tuesday!" A Republican sweep will be seen by some as a rejection of President Obama's policies and could embolden Republican efforts to win congressional seats in 2010.

VOA: standard.2009.11.02