1.   Both parties insisted in recent days that they would compensate for their tax cuts with dollar-for-dollar reductions in federal spending.

2.   But the party insisted it was justified, because the calibre of candidates aspiring to become prime minister was relevant in an election contest.

3.   Each party insists that it is the only one that is really serious about eviscerating the powerful government ministries.

4.   His party insists that any restructuring of state companies requires the support of the workers and unions.

5.   The Congress party had insisted that Gowda be replaced in return for its continued support.

6.   The larger Protestant unionist parties insist that some disarmament must start as the talks progress.

7.   The party insisted on Friday that there was no evidence to support the allegations that Tomobe gave money to its politicians.

8.   The party insisted Friday that there was no evidence to support the allegations that Tomobe gave money to its politicians.

9.   The party insists it conducted a thorough investigation and determined that Kuze had not violated any laws.

10.   Whenever I hear one party on Capitol Hill insist that an issue is a matter of principle, I duck.