The two officials also pledged to fight for other reforms.

The officials pledged to build a "strong national economy," it said.

American officials have pledged that they, rather than the Kurds, would take control of the city.

Local officials also pledged community support and funds from the Oregon lottery.

Still, officials pledged to improve the system and punish abuses.

He announced that 31 elected officials had pledged not to march in the main parade.

Officials there said most of the tickets had already been sold, but pledged that any remaining ones would be made available to foreign fans.

And officials from both sides have publicly pledged to continue peace talks as scheduled.

Officials, however, have pledged to protect ocean ecology and fishery resources.

Hungarian officials have pledged to hold this year's deficit to $550 million, instead of the more than $1 billion that had been planned.