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But Mr. Boehner is adamant: our mortgage is part of the cost of our meal, and to say otherwise is just a budget gimmick.

Jessica is adamant that the insights her team is providing into how the human brain works would simply not be possible any other way.

However, he was adamant that the company culture, which allows engineers freedom to create new products and services, would not change.

He's so adamant that however hard I tried to persuade him to join us he did not change his mind.

I tried to talk her out of it. but she was adamant.

Reds manager Rafa Benitez is adamant that Mascherano will not depart the side as he sees the 25-year-old as a vital component of his squad.

But it is adamant that it would not do the deal if it did not believe that Geely would be a "responsible future owner" .

Benitez accepts it has been a disappointing season - but the Spaniard is adamant his side will continue to fight for a top four finish.

Congress, in giving shape to Obama's proposals, was adamant that programmes should be ready to go within the two-year deadline.

He was offered a couple of jobs but stayed adamant about his salary demands and about a title that would befit a man of his stature.

Even John Maynard Keynes, the arch-slayer of the last remnants of commodity money, was an adamant supporter of fixed exchange rates.

They have served the dark for so long that they do not know any better and are very much adamant that their way is the best way.

But Steve Howard, executive director of the Climate Group, is adamant that the message is beginning to reach a wider audience.

The defender and his Stoke colleagues are adamant that a genuine attempt to win the ball proved mistimed rather than malicious.

But she was adamant that shedidn't want one of each, thus doubling her side effects and recovery time.

HBOS was adamant that it was a "strong bank" and still attracting deposits from customers.

Shevchenko has a special affection for his current club and he is adamant that money will not be a motivating factor in his decision.

After a few days of adamant denials, I decided to place a tape recorder on the bedside table.

However, when asked if the fitness sessions would develop into anything more serious, Wenger was adamant that would not be the case.

I was really adamant that they should try to support all things that MonoRail support, but I'm not sure they are going for that.

General Butler grew ever more adamant in the defense of "his" contrabands, to a degree that must have shocked his old associates.

My guidance counselor, Edith Irons, was adamant that I should go, that it was an investment in my future that my parents should make.

Prof Gauthier is adamant that the personal aspects of an MBA are critical to the experience even if students do not realise it at the time .

For the moment, Greek officials are adamant that neither a default nor a euro exit and devaluation is in the cards.

The family was adamant that the tickets not be scalped and the Los Angeles Police Department is prepared to charge those they catch.

But Dalglish is adamant his player has done nothing wrong, and is relishing the chance to put his own case to the game's governing body.

But Ibrahim Khan, a member of the Pakistani parliament, is adamant that the time has come for the U. S. to quit Afghanistan.

I have been adamant about this because small businesses are the backbone of our economy.

It was really up to Steve to go beyond what the law requires, but he was adamant that he didn't want his privacy invaded.

US officials were adamant that Mr Chen had never asked for asylum or to go to the US while he was in the embassy.

Despite the size of its stake, the government is adamant that it is a reluctant shareholder and will stay out of managing the business.

And the finance theorists were even more adamant on this point.

Yet David Cameron, the British prime minister, is adamant that deeper economic co-ordination in Europe must affect only the 16.

He was anxious and adamant that we had to leave straight away.

Now, it's hoping for a merger but despite the change in situation Porsche is adamant that it's not on the verge of insolvency.

The National Union of Students is adamant that loans taken out before 1998, at least, are eligible for negative interest payments.

Alan Mulally, its chief executive, is adamant that running luxury brands has no part in the company's future.

They remain adamant about letting the land dictate the lay of the course and deliberately avoid moving earth except where necessary.

The Reds held talks with Mata's representatives some time ago, but Valencia were adamant that they would not sell.

Finally, one morning Spotty refused to take "no" for an answer. Ted, Brownie's owner, was steadily harassed by the furious, adamant.

The agency is adamant that "partial bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship do not work. "

Once he had made his decision, he was adamant and would not change his mind.

And Hayes is adamant audiences can expect to hear all the songs they know.

However, Chrisie, Hollister, from Southampton, is adamant that being a woman doesn't stop her from being a good father of a nine-year-old.

She was wearing a catcher's mitt, her own adamant choice. It was a horrible sight.

I tried to explain, but he was adamant: he wanted to perform with it immediately.

But Shearer, despite winning nothing in his 10 years with the Magpies , is adamant the move was the right one for him.

House Republicans are adamant about refusing to compromise with the president, and are able in most instances to make good on the threat.

"We spoke to Patrice today and he was adamant he wanted to follow it up, " Sir Alex said.

One person close to the search company, meanwhile, said that its senior executives remained "adamant" about ending the censorship.

On June 6th, after ten days of adamant denials, he tearfully admitted to having sent a young woman a photograph of his bulging underpants.

Martin Skrtel is adamant Liverpool can still emulate his former club Zenit St Petersburg by ending their long wait for a league title.

Having publicly set themselves above others , its founders remain adamant their ideals will make a difference in the long term .

European Union ministers remained adamant Tuesday that talks were the only way to solve the impasse over Iran's nuclear program.

Girls in each other's arms wept with her, while we adamant men turned our backs to avoid tears starting from our eyes.

But even as the overall economy has slowed, the government has remained adamant that restrictions on the housing market cannot be lifted.

The event's organizers are adamant that this is not merely a commercial affair.

However, he remains adamant that his approach and commitment will not be affected by the Dutchman's sale.

Mr Karzai had been adamant he had won outright victory against Abdullah Abdullah, his main rival.

Mr Gore is adamant that he does not want to run again. But will he be able to resist?

Moreover, the ECB remains adamant that it cannot intervene as the lender of last resort to euro-zone sovereigns.

Its successor, the United States, has been equally adamant about protecting its world-wide trade, oil, and spheres of influence.

Fisher was adamant that ending deflation required abandoning the gold standard, and repeatedly implored Franklin Roosevelt to do so.

White smoke, I listen to you than listening to my mother even more than has been adamant that as long as the mother, it is safe.

But the most adamant opponent was the commandant of the Marine Corps, General Carl Mundy.

Wenger was adamant though they do not suffer a mental block when they come to the Reebok Stadium.

For those reasons he is adamant that entrepreneurs should never leave themselves financially vulnerable when starting up a company.

But the England skipper is adamant that the priority was beating Andorra and ending a run of five matches without a win.

However, MLS commissioner Garber was adamant no pressure had been applied on the player or his club.

But the Portuguese coach is adamant that he will remain a Chelsea player and singled the Frenchman out for individual praise.

Ms. Glickman is adamant: She wants a school that she thinks will be challenging but less pressured.

So it's something that I really, really am adamant about getting out there. -Why do you think a lot of young people don't vote?

Although adamant that he is not cashing in on Diana's death, Rees -Jones is submitting to a media hoopla because he is hard up.

At first I had been adamant about not going but Loch painstakingly convinced me to join him.

Meanwhile Garry Webb, chief executive of Newcastle Port Corporation, is adamant Newcastle can expand considerably.

But the noted photographer Anthony Citrano is adamant in saying that Moore has not been completely honest with fans.

All these colored belts blending smoothly make a wall of light ineffably fine, and as beautiful as a rainbow, yet firm as adamant.

But, over the past year the interface has matured significantly and Mark Shuttleworth is adamant that Unity will remain the default desktop.

I saw Requiem for a Dream because it was premiering at Cannes and Darren was adamant that I come see it.

We have two wonderful sons and my husband is adamant that he does not want any more children.

And he is adamant that businesses can achieve universal appeal without sacrificing their cultural heritage.

Goldman insiders are adamant that the positions of Mr Blankfein and his inner circle are safe.

Many veterinarians are adamant that neither dogs nor cats can survive without meat, especially cats, so I checked this out personally.

Some years later, her conviction was quashed yet still, some Australians are adamant that the dingo was innocent.

Liverpool board members are adamant they will not lose any of their top players this summer.

Chelsea are adamant Robben is going nowhere and they claim they are in talks with the Dutchman over a new deal at Stamford Bridge.

The 23-year-old is unhappy with the reputation he is being tainted with and is adamant that his approach is not overly physical.

James Cameron was adamant about not including any song in the movie, even over the closing credits.

Why he was so adamant when he knew that people will not spare him!

Black was adamant that although the injury looked horrific, Smith has the right mentality to make a full recovery.

The stream of time, which is continually washing the dissoluble fabrics of other poets, passes without injury by the adamant of Shakespeare.

She is adamant that there should never be a blurring of the line, however close the ages are between teacher and pupil.

Dr Fox is adamant that the SDSR will not be revisited. After this week, Mr Cameron might not be quite so sure.

He's adamant about not funding monuments to himself -- no Warren Buffett buildings or halls.

Diarra is adamant he will do whatever it takes to secure a transfer to Madrid , and may even go on strike to push the move through .

FIFA is adamant: the hardy local stuff is not green enough for international television.

They are adamant, however, that the terms cannot be changed.

I knew some people who were adamant that I had to not only read the booklet, . . . but preach its message.

She was adamant in refusing to comply with his wishes.

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That said, despite more than 20 years spent selling BMWs, Mr Purves is adamant that no Rolls-Royce should be overtly sporting.

Water, homely and unromantic, is as magnanimous as the sea, as adamant as rock, and as brilliant as jade.

Until now, Wenger has been adamant that Nasri will stay, regardless of whether he agrees to extend a contract which expires next summer.

Vincent Kompany is adamant Manchester City have the unity to sustain their title challenge this season.

If you are a stone, be adamant; if you are a plant, be the sensitive plant; if you are a man, be love.

Before I set off, everyone told me the challenge was impossible, but I was adamant it wasn't.

He was adamant that she should not go.

He was adamant in his determination to punish the corrupt officials.

In the wake of Mr. Daniels' announcement, advisers to Gov. Christie remained adamant that he isn't interested.

The High Sparrow had been adamant, and Ser Kevan refused to lift a finger against him.

The revenge-driven man was adamant in his determination to punish the criminals.

This has been denied by Ancelotti and he is adamant the midfielder will return at the end of term.

She is adamant cleaning up will be a boon even though some of history's biggest achievers lived and worked in notoriously messy conditions.

But the ISPs are adamant they will not pick up the bill for securing the future of the music industry.

Most observers are adamant that there has been no change in the trend growth rate.

But the 20-year-old, capped once for the senior England team, is adamant he still has it all to do.

We spoke to Patrice today and he's adamant that he wants to follow it on.

Yanukovych is adamant that he doesn't have to choose between the West and Russia.

Dmitry Peskov, his spokesman, is adamant: Mr Putin will not be president after next March.

Wenger believes the Russia captain has an unfair reputation in certain quarters and remains adamant his No 23 is a model professional.

Ted, Brownie's owner, was steadily harassed by the furious, adamant little dog.

But Leia held onto her adamant belief that Jacen was still alive, even though he seemed undetectable through the Force.

The Latvian and Lithuanian governments are adamant that they will not devalue.

He was nonetheless adamant that ideals and principles be implemented in real life.

Mr Cuomo is less vitriolic, but no less adamant that he wants the unions to do their part.

It was raining, but he was adamant that I should go.

Cesc Fabregas is adamant that Arsenal will get their hands on some silverware next season.

The current U. S. administration is adamant about restricting travel to Cuba .

Each of them is a living soul full of vitality. Hopping, energetic and adamant.

Halpern, a master of timing, was adamant that the prospects for Asian prosperity were very good.

Werder Bremen have been adamant they will not release the Brazilian, but his position is very clear.

He was adamant, though, that "we will not let this terrible night of violence ruin things" .

Germany is adamant that no detailed decisions on rescue measures will be taken at the summit.

The pair are adamant about giving back to the community, and this resonates with their customers.

Alex Wurz remains adamant that he is contracted to be Brawn GP's third and reserve driver in 2009.

The coal industry was very adamant that we not [put a price on carbon].

Despite these denials, the Gazzetta is adamant that Poulsen has received an official contract offer from Juve.

However, the South African authorities remain adamant they have done all they can with the resources available.

The agent of Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli is adamant the youngster will be staying.

But JPMorgan, Bank of America and others are adamant that people are nowadays using bank branches more than ever.

Palmer remains adamant about protecting Jack's daughter.

But Republicans are adamant that all cuts should be extended.

Most officials are adamant that the policy remains in place.

The union still talks a tough game but Mr Hill is adamant he will not back down over performance-related pay.

Mikel Arteta says Spain's midfield is probably the best in the world - but is adamant he will never give up chasing his first cap.

Others are adamant about maintaining the surprise.

The stationmaster was adamant: rules could not be broken.

Israel's critics and experts are adamant that air power alone cannot win this war.

Despite the persistent rumours, Facchetti is adamant the pair will still be playing for Inter next term.

European officials have also been adamant that they want to handle matters themselves.

But he also was adamant about where he wants to be.

But Huang was adamant that everything that could be done was being done to solve the problem.

The frozen snows of January still lay like adamant in the cross-town streets.

We build upon the covenant of grace, which is firmer than adamant, and as enduring as jewels upon which age spends itself in vain.

But Moore is adamant thatcharting its outer and inner reaches with smarts and artistry is a must.

But he too is adamant "we cannot go forward with 17 different public opinions [in the eurozone]" .

The anti regime fighters are adamant, however.

The club's board are adamant, however, that any negotiations with Milan: will be done without Gigi Buffon's name being mentioned.

Kelley is adamant a change of school timetable will have a significant impact on exam performance.

Jim was adamant that the accusation was false.

She is adamant private creditors must share the burden of a debt write-down.

Mr Strauss-Kahn's associates in Paris are also adamant.

Do you think the reason they were adamant you werent married is because they were hopeful you might still be single?

Gemini man understands problems according to the situation provided and is never confined or adamant on one point of view.

This 3, 800 square-foot guitar-shaped home took approximately sixteen years to build, but Elvis was adamant on completing his dream house.

It's a statistic Mascherano is adamant must improve.

Felloni is adamant that Genoa and Venice were far more important as banking centres in the 15th century than Florence.

But he is adamant the protesters have to push on.

But Colonel Janjua is adamant. He says Buner is safe.

He was adamant in his refusal.

At the adamant demand of kiln workers.

But they were also adamant that Greenland could not yet afford full independence.

Al-Zafeni is adamant that if other villagers are given the chance to invest in a water filter they would.

The government has used emergency legislation to push the bill through and President Sarkozy has been adamant he will not back down.

Both the W3C and the IETF have recently become more adamant about choosing UTF-8 first, last, and sometimes only.

Colonel Nicholson: I'm adamant. I will not have an officer from my battalion working as a coolie.

Palmer is adamant about the breakfast -- it's too important to cancel.

Alexey is adamant his brother isn't a pirate.

While this poses a threat to some, many executives are adamant that their companies will hold their own.

Senator Robert Byrd, who was handling the proposal, was adamant that if we didn't bend, we could break the filibuster.

She became as rigid as adamant .

Everybody needs to know he pushed it, and he was so adamant about playing with this team.

I must be follow Robinson Crusoe's example, and make myself a fearless and adamant person.

Adamant But the station master was adamant: rules could not be broken.

The Chinese have retorted they are adamant that pleas to raise the value of the yuan will be of little use.

Walras was adamant that one could not explain anything in an economy until one had explained everything.

Staying putGiovani is adamant that he is more than happy to sign a new deal at Barca.

But Milan general director Ariedo Braida is adamant that Huntelaar will still be in Milan when the window closes at 5pm on Monday.

He was adamant that a barrel of oil was too valuable to burn for fuel.

All developing countries and China are adamant that they must do so, and Mexico's foreign minister stated the same on the eve of the summit.

If your parents are adamant about the idea, maybe they should go to law school themselves.

I am adamant about it.

Even Premier Wen Jiaobao sees it as a problem, although he remains adamant that adjusting the exchange rate is not part of the solution;

His response was initially adamant

If you are adamant, nothing is difficute for you to study English.