They must be at least twenty-five years old, an American citizen for at least seven years and live in the state they represent.

VOA: special.2009.08.14

She says Abraham Lincoln is seen to represent the values that the nation most honors like truthfulness, moderation and respect for human rights.

VOA: special.2009.02.27

The symbol for her group is a grapevine, which can represent a symbol of peace.

VOA: special.2010.05.03

All of these advances represent major progress for women.

VOA: special.2011.03.11

For many people, blue jeans represent American culture.

VOA: special.2009.12.18

He only spoke briefly about the new U.S.plans for the region but he said President Obama's policies represent "positive change."

VOA: standard.2009.03.28

The protesters included Mustafa Barghouthi, a prominent commentator, who said the Palestinian leaders' decision showed little regard for the people they represent.

VOA: standard.2009.10.05

Thousands of children came at the end of the parade, to represent hopes for China's future.

VOA: standard.2009.10.01

He said the summit would represent a "make or break" moment for the world economy.

VOA: standard.2009.03.29

"Fertilizers represent about 20 percent of the input costs in rice production for farmers."

VOA: standard.2010.07.28

which it also plans to export. Ford has said small cars represent the future for automakers, and expects sales of these cars to double over the next decade.

VOA: standard.2009.09.25

To represent that chain of events, a long line of oversized, brightly painted dominoes has been set up running for one-and-a-half kilometers in an area where the Wall once stood.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09