Missus Obama praised the determination of the students, who sent thousands of letters to the White House asking her to come speak at their graduation.

VOA: special.2009.06.05

Some of Wilson's compromises violated his belief in self-determination.

VOA: special.2010.11.11

So we are looking at the closely. We haven't yet made a determination as to the best way forward."

VOA: standard.2009.08.14

"I personally don't believe that these deadly attacks will derail the government determination to pursue its plan to stabilize the country.

VOA: standard.2009.04.25

Secretary Clinton says Palestinian President Mahmud Abass has shown "leadership and determination" to improve security, and Israel "should reciprocate."

VOA: standard.2009.11.02

Admiral Mullen says the leaflets reflect the concern and the determination of the U.S.troops searching for their comrade.

VOA: standard.2009.07.20

He calls U.S.determination to stay in Afghanistan and to continue building its relationship with Pakistan a "long term..

VOA: standard.2009.10.06

Jean-Michel Cousteau explains how Jacques Cousteau became fascinated with the ocean, and how curiosity and determination was the driving force behind his achievements.

VOA: standard.2010.06.18

"I welcome President Zadari's determination to confront militants who have been challenging the authority of the democratically elected government in the northwest frontier province,"

VOA: standard.2009.06.17

The United States says North Korea's missile test Monday has not altered its determination to bring Pyongyang back to talks on its nuclear weapons.

VOA: standard.2009.10.13

And we need to make sure that they courage they showed, the courage that our forces have shown is actually matched by determination to get the real result."

VOA: standard.2009.09.11

Representative Howard Berman, the Democrat heading the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement saying the news reinforces his determination to move a sanctions bill next month.

VOA: standard.2009.09.25

Tehran's U.N.Ambassador, Mohammed Khazaee, lectured the council after the vote,and said "no amount of pressure and mischief" will break Iran's "determination to pursue and defend its legal and inalienable rights."

VOA: standard.2010.06.09

"Therefore,they are prepared, but I think the determination, and students will to show their strength, to show that they are not frightened, is stronger than the regime's intimidation and threats."

VOA: standard.2009.12.07

NATO spokesman James Appathurai told reporters NATO members had shown a clear determination to support President Barack Obama's strategy in Afghanistan not just through rhetoric, but by dispatching more troops.

VOA: standard.2009.12.03

Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin, "There is a strong bipartisan determination on this committee and in this Congress to do all that we can to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons."

VOA: standard.2010.04.14

At the scene of the dig south of the capital, Elena and the other family members present were resolute in their determination to find clues as to the fate of their family members.

VOA: standard.2009.12.18

"My determination is to get this right,".

VOA: standard.2009.09.16

"It is the determination of the family to be careful and deliberate on how they plan his celebration of life because we're talking about a historic figure that really changed pop culture around the world,"

VOA: standard.2009.06.29

With Iran now facing intensified pressure to provide a complete account of all of its enrichment and any weapons-related activities, revelation of the new enrichment facility reinforced the determination of U.S.lawmakers to move ahead with tougher sanctions.

VOA: standard.2009.09.25

Analyst Ali Nourizadeh, of the London-based Center for Arab and Iranian Studies, says the Iranian government is doing its best to prevent students from protesting, but he thinks student determination to go ahead with Monday's rallies is stronger: "The regime has already started four,five weeks ago arresting students.

VOA: standard.2009.12.07

"Now that Operation Panther's Claw has shown that it can bring success and the first phase of that operation is over, it is time to commemorate all those soldiers who have given their lives and to thank all our British soldiers for the determination, the professionalism and the courage that they have been showing,"

VOA: standard.2009.07.27