We need to educate midwives , to be training them and also to be providing services on the ground."

VOA: standard.2010.06.15

"We had a very good meeting in Washington," "I hope this will be taken into further steps, meaning implementation on the ground.

VOA: standard.2009.05.10

In all,General Allyn says within the next few days there will be about 5,000 U.S.troops on the ground in Haiti, with another 5,000 on the ships supporting the effort.

VOA: standard.2010.01.19

She reaffirmed Mr.Obama's intention to begin withdrawing U.S.forces in July 2011 but said the pace, size and scope of the drawdown will be based on conditions on the ground.

VOA: standard.2009.12.05

The secretary's remarks were echoed by Haitian Prime Minister Michele Duvivier Pierre-Louis, who said Haiti is treading on fragile ground and that without help for economic growth, the consequences will be catastrophic.

VOA: standard.2009.04.14

because in disasters such as this, the first hours and days are absolutely critical in saving lives and avoiding greater tragedy, I have directed my team to be as forward leaning as possible in getting the help on the ground and coordinating with our international partners as well,"

VOA: standard.2010.01.13