"In ancient Rome,the gladiators went into the arena with these words on their lips: let me win,but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.

VOA: special.2009.08.23

(Music) On one of two duets from Soulbook, Rod Stewart and Jennifer Hudson sing "Let It Be Me."

VOA: standard.2009.11.25

"Let me say this as clearly as I can: The United States is not and will never be at war with Islam,".

VOA: standard.2009.04.06

"Just in case there is any confusion out there, let me be clear: I am not going to walk away from health insurance reform.

VOA: standard.2010.02.06

"Now,let me be clear. I am open to every demonstrably good idea, and I want to take very responsible step to accelerate job creation,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.04

"Let me be clear,we have not agreed to start handing over the lead,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

Specter's announcement was welcomed by White House spokesman Robert Gibbs, who said Specter's support would be important in implementing President Obama's economic plan: "Let me repeat what the president told Senator Specter this morning, that he has the president's full support, that he is thrilled that he switched parties and is a Democrat and that we look forward to working as we have on the Recovery and Reinvestment Plan with Senator Specter,"

VOA: standard.2009.04.28