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insisted

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Insisted Donald Regan: "There was no conflict between Bud and me."

From Time Magazine Archive

Insisted a veteran enlisted man in Panama: "From a professional military point of view, this operation will go down as a brilliant success."

From Time Magazine Archive

Insisted a liquor-store owner in Boston: "When they turn the air conditioning off in the White House, then I'll turn up my thermostat."

From Time Magazine Archive

Insisted Los Angeles Dodger President Peter O'Malley, who chaired the search committee: "Race did not play a factor."

From Time Magazine Archive

Insisted on being in the back, said he wanted to protect everyone from surprise attacks.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner