111.   The essential fact remains that there is no feasible alternative to this process going forward.

112.   The fact remains that Columbus achieved a remarkable scientific feat by his voyage.

113.   The fact remains that Massachusetts is the most Democratic state in the nation, giving Harshbarger a significant homefield advantage.

114.   The fact remains that the Japanese government, with the agreement of Emperor Hirohito, had already agreed internally to surrender.

115.   The fact remains that the party in charge is also the responsible party.

116.   The fact remains, though, that the Ways and Means Committee, where the serious action will begin, has made irresponsibility easier.

117.   The fact remains that Earth is a finite place.

118.   The fact remains that every Italian composer from Monteverdi to Puccini would have understood what Corigliano was after, and how unerringly he achieved it.

119.   The fact remains that Foley has never faced such a credible Republican challenger.

120.   The fact remains that much recent art funded by the NEA has been about holding democracy to its promise.