He understands that a written agreement cannot by itself assure lasting peace.

That agreement promised to end regulatory uncertainty and assured a reliable supply of water for communities, farms and the environment.

These agreements assured Pakistan the supply of sophisticated military hardware and economic aid.

The agreement assures that a vote will be taken this year.

"No agreement can assure his survival," the guerrilla leader said of the President.

Last week's agreement to buy out Nelson Doubleday's half of the team assured that.

But it was unclear whether the premiers' agreement would assure ratification by Newfoundland's legislature.

The agreement should assure that there will be no bloodshed in the interim period.

Though the transportation bill must still be passed by the House and the Senate, today's agreement virtually assures that the measure will become law.

The agreement assures that a final vote on the pact will be taken this year.