Mister Kennedy was one of the nation's longest-serving and most respected senators.

VOA: special.2010.01.02

President Obama says General Clapper is one of the nation's most experienced and most respected intelligence professionals.

VOA: standard.2010.06.05

Powell - one of the most respected and best known black political figures in the country - chose the same program to issue his rebuttal.

VOA: standard.2009.05.24

One well-respected figure says the key is bringing more minorities into the profession.

VOA: standard.2010.03.05