61.   But the Syrian president insisted on a total Israeli withdrawal from the Golan and south Lebanon in line with United Nations resolutions.

62.   Despite the risks involved with the operation on Yeltsin, the Russian president has insisted he undergo surgery rather than soldier on in his present state of incapacitation.

63.   Despite the opposition, the president has insisted on his constitutional right to send soldiers without congressional approval.

64.   The president had also insisted his favourite dog, the black labrador Baltic, attend the Jarnac funeral.

65.   The president insisted Pakistan would launch a staunch defence if the nation came under attack.

66.   The White House Press Office was reportedly not happy about the idea, but the president insisted.

67.   Zaire coach Mushin Ertugal fled to his native Germany before a crucial match against Liberia when the sports minister and football federation president insisted on selecting the team.

68.   The FIFA president has insisted that the finances are sound and that he was the victim of a conspiracy by the international press.

69.   The Gaullist president has repeatedly insisted there is not question of going back on the decision.

70.   The IOC president has insisted that he will remain neutral.