State Department Spokesman Kelly said a stable and prosperous Afghanistan is in the interests of the international community, including Japan.

VOA: standard.2009.08.31

He said,"We are a great nation, a prosperous and compassionate one, but our health care system doesn't measure up to that greatness."

VOA: standard.2009.11.08

English graduate Kong Juan,21, echoed the wishes of millions of Chinese, saying she hoped to have a prosperous year ahead for herself and her country.

VOA: standard.2010.02.14

In the late 19th Century, Johnstown was the nation's mightiest steel center - more prosperous than Pittsburgh - turning out steel rails and barbed wire.

VOA: standard.2010.04.26

"You are helping us to build a cleaner, brighter future and a stronger more prosperous economy and my administration and our country will support you in that difficult work,"

VOA: standard.2009.03.23

Others are just small consumers. But as they are lifted out of poverty, they will want to live like the more prosperous half of India and own cars, washing machines and air conditioners.

VOA: standard.2009.11.27

Afghans gave a more positive assessment of their economic situation than in previous years and both a majority of urban and rural residents say they are more prosperous today than they were under the Taliban.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

"It was tradition for the bride to fold 1,000 cranes to wish for a long and prosperous marriage, and also to demonstrate, I guess her patience" Linda's grandparents compiled the first origami handbook ever published in the United States.

VOA: standard.2010.03.17

"Now is the time,now is the moment, now is the time for us to lead for the next generation and generations to come, a stronger and more prosperous country, we are not backing down, we not quitting, and we are going to get this done."

VOA: standard.2010.03.10