And,so I don't see the refueling as being a favor to the United States but rather a contribution that the Japanese have made that is commensurate with its standing as in the world as the second wealthiest country and one of the great powers,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.20

"It was not difficult to agree between us that neither party is in favor of handing any more powers to the European Union."

VOA: special.2010.05.14

Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor and whereas both houses of Congress have by their joint committee requested me "to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness."

VOA: special.2009.11.23

Athar Abbas says the government continues to favor talks, but that does not mean it will rule out military action.

VOA: standard.2009.04.27

House members voted 209 to 193 in favor of the Democrat-backed legislation late Friday, siding largely along party lines.

VOA: standard.2010.07.31

But we wanted to have a token "Long March" and a statement in favor of what restoration of democracy means in Pakistan,"

VOA: standard.2009.03.11

Robow is reported to be in favor of engaging in talks with al-Shabab rivals and maintaining a popular backing for the militant group.

VOA: standard.2009.12.23

Hatoyama and his DPJ have promised consumer-oriented assistance such as child-support payments to help families, and vow to overhaul structures that favor corporations.

VOA: standard.2009.08.31

A majority would like to see all British forces withdrawn by the end of the year while 42 percent favor an immediate pull-out.

VOA: standard.2009.07.13

A recent survey by USA Today and the Gallup organization found that 48 percent favor sending more troops to Afghanistan, while 45 percent oppose.

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

"There is a tendency - when it comes to changing behavior in realms where behavior change is difficult - to always favor putting it off until the future."

VOA: standard.2010.07.16

Lawmakers agreed the vote can go ahead using the current voter rolls that favor Kurds who have recently been returning to the city, instead of older registration lists.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

"Armed struggle is not going to be in favor of any Nigerian.

VOA: standard.2009.12.21

Health care activists who favor a more comprehensive approach to reform staged their own protest outside the Capitol, complete with signs and even a special song for the occasion.

VOA: standard.2010.03.18