"My experience has been that the president would be eager to hear from lots of different voices in this argument so that he can build conviction on what the United States ought to do,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.16

Assad would be more than eager to play the role of a mediator between the U.S.and anybody.

VOA: standard.2009.03.18

World leaders have been eager to talk to and be photographed with Mr.Obama during the trip.

VOA: standard.2009.04.03