41.   But the fact remains that New York City Transit is suddenly, and happily, knee-deep in cash.

42.   But the fact remains that the people who invented the technology seem to be a lot less enthusiastic.

43.   But the fact remains that the United Nations was designed to stop war between nations, not within them.

44.   But the fact remains that Valujet has, on average, the oldest fleet in the air.

45.   But the fact remains that Weld got most of what he wanted.

46.   But the fact remains, Portland is alive today because the man called upon to lead did.

47.   But the fact remains that business fares have risen drastically at a time when overall inflation is at a record low.

48.   But the fact remains that Clinton looks likely to win Muncie, and a host of other swing-vote Midwestern towns.

49.   But the fact remains that each year Ireland gets about four feet of water from the skies.

50.   But the fact remains that few lawmakers dare to venture deep into this territory, even though it sustained generations of their predecessors.