Clinton said the United States and NATO allies are not in Afghanistan for altruistic reasons, but rather to counter a real security threat from what she termed a "syndicate of terrorism" led, funded and inspired by al-Qaida.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

I think it's still possible for us to stamp out al- Qaida, to make sure that extremism is not expanding but rather is contracting.

VOA: special.2009.02.21

"The best antidote to intolerance is not the 'Defamation of Religions' approach of banning and punishing offensive speech, but rather a combination of robust legal protections against discrimination and hate crimes, proactive government outreach to minority religious groups, and a vigorous defense of both freedom of religion and expression."

VOA: special.2009.10.31

"What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility Ca recognition on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task."

VOA: special.2009.01.24

"This is not a sign of weakness, but rather one more step on a clearly charted path to Chrysler's revival.

VOA: standard.2009.04.30

But the matter is far from settled. President Sarkozy wants parliament to pass a nonbinding resolution, rather than a law.

VOA: standard.2010.01.30

Fukuda notes a pandemic has nothing to do with the severity of the disease, but rather with its geographic spread.

VOA: standard.2009.05.14

Hezbollah is not believed to be responsible for this attack, but rather a small Palestinian faction.

VOA: standard.2009.09.11

It said this left the decision to the military. The army said it did not wish to wield power but rather wanted Mr.Rajoelina to take charge.

VOA: standard.2009.03.18

Clinton said Bosworth's mission to Pyongyang will not be a negotiation but rather an effort to pave the way for North Korea's return to the six-party process.

VOA: standard.2009.11.11

"We are seeing the same one who has legitimacy on both sides of the world and able to capitalize those, but the progress we have seen is rather minimal."

VOA: standard.2010.06.21

But the Uruguayan leader, a doctor by training,lamented that Latin American governments are devoting growing resources to armaments rather than dealing with pressing social needs including health and education.

VOA: standard.2009.09.15

"But I hope people will equally understand that it will be better to get the decision right rather than rushing into something that will not stand the test of time."

VOA: standard.2010.05.10

But the final resting place where there would be not, if you like,a heavy mark of the person, but rather the person is consigned to dust from where they came."

VOA: standard.2010.07.22