That in our proper motion we ascend Up to our native seat; descent and fall To give us is adverse.

It's hard to get a clear picture of exactly where we stand. We've made progress with the training of Iraqi security forces, but it's taken a lot longer to get there than we anticipated.

The name of the slough was Despond. -'Pilgrim's Progress

We are pleased with the progress of our international operations, whilst we remain cautious about prospects in the UK, where we have experienced the slowdown in consumer expenditure.

All rising to great place is by a winding stair.

Westward the star of empire takes its way.