"And no matter where you are in the world, that is a very important thing, to be proud of who you are and be able to let people hear what you have to say, whether they like it or not.

VOA: special.2009.08.05

And in 1961, during the Cold War with the Soviet Union, John Kennedy urged people to take an active part in the future: "And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.

VOA: special.2009.01.19

But we are going to need you, not just here today, but you're going to have to go home and take some of what you've learned here and teach your families and folks -- the other kids in your schools who haven't had a chance to come, and figure out how you guys can get other people in your lives moving."

VOA: special.2010.06.07

There is not a subject you can raise that he does not respond and know what he wants to express.

VOA: standard.2009.10.14

You can't really take a surf trip in 2010 and not be aware of what's happening out there."

VOA: standard.2010.08.04

"You know you're hoping and praying for a second chance and not really knowing what your future holds.

VOA: standard.2010.02.26

And I think more than that, you may not remember, there was an absolute, unqualified and spontaneous standing ovation for what Mr.Mandela said.

VOA: standard.2010.05.17

"And what's a little surprising about that is that you don't come to Congress to make friends because if you do, you're not coming to be independent and have your own mind and so what a great surprise it has been to make such great friends."

VOA: standard.2010.08.07