To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history, but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."

VOA: special.2009.01.24

"To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit, and the silencing of dissent,know that you are on the wrong side of history -- but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."

VOA: special.2010.09.25

"The recommendations are very clear." "For a country like Greece, you need to act on the fiscal side, and therefore addressing very forcefully the root causes of your fiscal problems through spending cuts and increasing taxation."

VOA: standard.2010.03.11