21.   Although GM officials insist that work on their new Rayong plant is going ahead as planned, a visit to the site shows construction at a near-standstill.

22.   Although the airwaves are already crowded with newsmagazines, CNN officials insisted there is room for even more.

23.   Although they finally agreed to come to Germany, alliance officials insist that any solution must be reached on Afghan soil.

24.   Although willing to compromise on establishing a minimum age for combat duty, Pentagon officials insisted that it not be an absolute ban.

25.   Although the Pentagon says it has found no information to substantiate the allegations, Defense Department officials insist they will conduct a thorough investigation.

26.   American officials at first insisted that the men were kidnapped from Macedonian territory, then said they were unsure, but demanded their immediate release.

27.   American officials have insisted that numerous tests on glyphosate have demonstrated that the pesticide cannot cause harm to humans or animals.

28.   American officials insist that he is receiving high-quality medical treatment for gunshot wounds from his capture.

29.   American officials insist that if they formally declare the issue a matter of national security, that move would abort the hearings.

30.   American officials insist that they have repeatedly discouraged Cubans from leaving the island illegally.