But Transparency International Director of Policy and Research Robin Hodess, says the idea that corruption works is an illusion.

VOA: standard.2009.11.17

One day you might look up and see meplaying the game at 50, because limits like fears are often just an illusion."

VOA: standard.2009.12.24

That has led to charges by Republicans the economic recovery is an illusion, funded by inefficient government spending that has weakened America's long-term economic position by vastly expanding the national debt.

VOA: standard.2009.11.01