11.   Analysts say the economy is facing a trade deficit, but the government insists this is covered by service revenues and long-term capital inflows.

12.   Arco wanted to help Zhenhai build a new refinery, but the Chinese government insisted that Zhenhai go it alone.

13.   As a result, the government insisted the new Jewish Committee office have extensive security, including a police presence.

14.   As a condition for clearing the way for the elections, the government had been insisting on a sweeping amnesty for members of the security forces.

15.   As a result, the Karzai government has insisted on international peacekeepers to provide security in a country notorious for its violent factional infighting.

16.   Abacha has been surrounded by people campaigning on his behalf, but the government insists that the groups supporting him are not receiving any government money.

17.   All three governments repeatedly insist that their militaries follow the rule of law and punish officers who do not.

18.   But others contend that the FARC never would have agreed to start the peace talks had the government insisted on strict guidelines for the zone.

19.   But the biggest reason is that they continue to nurse wounds from an economic crisis the government insists has long since passed.

20.   But the provincial government insisted they stay in the race.