"And that is why I will accept this award - as a call to action, a call for all nations to confront the common challenges of the 21st century,"

VOA: standard.2009.12.10

(Speaking in French) Aounit hopes the government call will prompt what he describes as a larger "de-ghettoization" of France's social system, which must also include equal access to jobs.

VOA: standard.2010.02.02

Republicans have made clear they will continue to underscore what they call the long-term deficit and debt risks for the economy of the legislation President Obama hopes to be able to sign not too far into the new year.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25