Original mission statement of Voice of America is still unchanged and defined by its Charter, which became U.S. law in 1976. It has three core principles: 1.

Original mission statement of Voice of America is still unchanged and defined by its Charter, which became U.S. law in 1976. It has three core principles: 1. Provide accurate, objective, and comprehensive news. 2. Represent America as a whole, reflecting the diversity of American society and institutions. 3. Explain U.S. government policies clearly, while also presenting responsible discussion and differing opinions about those policies. Sure they lamented lack of a travel budget but the mission is all about United States and US government, not the world.