1.   A Norwegian spokesman insisted that there was no contradiction between its wish to renew sustainable whaling and its concern for issues such as global warming and ozone depletion.

2.   Any double-entendre that might refer to the outcome of the cola war was purely coincidental, a Pepsi spokesman insisted.

3.   Army spokesmen insist Hale could be returned to active duty to face formal charges and even a court-martial.

4.   A company spokesman on Tuesday insisted everything was on the up and up.

5.   A Kellogg spokesman insisted that Langbo has positioned the company for future growth.

6.   A police spokesman insisted Friday that no solid leads have been found.

7.   A Russian military spokesman insisted that rebel casualties were far greater, but there was no way to confirm those claims.

8.   A spokesman for Fiondella insists that the ultimate price tag on the development rights is not important.

9.   A Toyota spokesman insisted, however, that the floor number said nothing about corporate sentiment toward Gazoo.

10.   Both French and American spokesmen insisted after the vote that there was no stalemate.