American officials say it will take at least two years for what one official called a meaningful measure of progress toward long-term stability.

VOA: special.2009.05.09

The document also says "Iran continues to pose a significant challenge to Iraq's long-term stability and political independence.

VOA: standard.2009.03.31

Jobs.Jobs.Jobs. That is the key to the economic and security, long-term stability of this country,"

VOA: standard.2009.09.13

That kind of long term stability is what long-term fund managers and institutional investors look for.

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When jobs are abundant in America, opportunity exists and consumer confidence is high, creating strong economic growth and long term stability.

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