And,that is why this campaign is so important." But that view is out of step with many in war-weary Britain.

VOA: standard.2009.08.02

In their letter the 14 lawmakers assert that, look, re-think this. is not a prudent step to take,"

VOA: standard.2009.03.17

Although he called the U.S. decision to lift restrictions on Cuban-Americans to visit or send money to relatives in Cuba a "positive step,"

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

In Transparency International's just-released 2009 survey of world corruption, Afghanistan was only one step above the bottom rung,ranking 179th out of 180 countries surveyed.

VOA: standard.2009.11.17

"Today,we've taken another step forward by - in leaving behind the legacy of the 20th century while building a more secure future for our children."

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

President Umaru Yar'Adua has come under pressure to step up his anti-graft drive in one of the world's most tainted countries since he came to power in 2007.

VOA: standard.2009.04.18

Its smaller companies will not be covered. The head of Middle East research at Swiss-based financial firm UBS, Saud Masud,says it is a step in the right direction.

VOA: standard.2009.12.02

Mr.Reinfeldt,whose country holds the rotating EU presidency, said the creation of the power-sharing government in Zimbabwe was an important step forward but added that obstacles still remain to ending the sanctions.

VOA: standard.2009.09.12

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the new treaty is also a major step in the goal of "resetting" the U.S.-Russia relationship, which includes efforts to deal with nuclear proliferation and terrorism.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26