51.   One House Republican leader insisted that Republicans are merely trying to shore up Medicare.

52.   Police union leaders insist the lack of video cameras and failure of the program is by design.

53.   PRI leaders insist that losing some elections and the ideological debates among factions are a normal part of a transition toward becoming more democratic.

54.   Political leaders insist there is no grand conspiracy between church and state.

55.   Republican leaders insist that state governments can be trusted to look after their own citizens.

56.   Republican leaders insist that both of the disputed provisions remain a top legislative priority.

57.   Republican and Democratic-Farmer-Labor leaders insist their parties are holding their own and are raising ample money through other means, like direct mail.

58.   Republican congressional leaders insist that censuring a president is not an option given the House by the U.S. constitution.

59.   Russian leaders insist that all nuclear weapons and materials are under lock and key, safe from terrorists.

60.   Rebels vow to fight to the death, and their leaders insist that they can defend their positions.