The Obama administration says the United States will follow interrogation guidelines set forth in the U.S.Army Field Manual,which conform with U.S.and international law.

VOA: standard.2009.08.24

"We have no intention of abandoning our long-term mission of achieving the kind of Afghanistan that President Karzai set forth in his speech."

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

Administration officials say they are prepared to negotiate with Congress on final budget numbers, but will not abandon national goals Mr.Obama set forth during his presidential campaign last year: promoting energy independence, reforming America's health care system, and boosting educational opportunities.

VOA: standard.2009.03.22