"I assumed the same thing had happened and on that basis I supported reluctantly the second Iraq war."

VOA: standard.2010.01.02

A security officer has reported that vehicles were allowed inside because the guard at the AMISOM gate assumed they were with the United Nations.

VOA: standard.2009.09.17

The U.S.military has assumed control of air traffic control in and out of the capital, prompting complaints from some aid organizations and foreign officials.

VOA: standard.2010.01.18

Many Poles assumed the U.S.decision to cancel the shield was an attempt to cozy up to Russia, which was strongly opposed to the original plans.

VOA: standard.2009.10.22

It has long been assumed that the threat to the U.S.homeland was from al-Qaida.

VOA: standard.2010.05.05

The chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, Kent Conrad of North Dakota, says the economy has worsened since the administration crafted its budget, meaning that revenue shortfalls will be greater than Mr.Obama had assumed.

VOA: standard.2009.03.22