But he called the raid tragic. He also expressed hope that the situation might be a chance to seek progress in the Middle East peace process.

VOA: special.2010.06.05

In his landmark speech from Cairo in June, President Obama said there can be no progress toward peace without a halt to settlement construction.

VOA: standard.2009.09.07

Speaking to a packed chamber at Stormont, the Northern Ireland Assembly, Hillary Clinton praised lawmakers for progress made in a long and often arduous peace process.

VOA: standard.2009.10.12

History shows that peace and progress come to those who make the right choices.

WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the President to the UN General Assembly

He urged President Obama and the US Congress to continue supporting peace and progress in Northern Ireland.

BBC: Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness meet Barack Obama

All nations and states are entitled to peace, progress and security.

NPR: Transcript of Ahmadinejad's U.N. Speech