The government of the United States, including the military and naval forces, will recognize and protect the freedom of such persons, and will interfere in no way with any efforts they may make for their actual freedom.

VOA: special.2009.10.08

Before the award ceremony, he told reporters that he hopes the Medal of Freedom award will help spread the word about the micro-loan concept.

VOA: standard.2009.08.12

To that end, she says the United States will work with other nations to protect freedom of expression and fight against discrimination and negative stereotyping.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14