Romesha's leadership was crucial, and his fellow troops say they wonder if they would have survived without his fierce determination.

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But his determination to proceed without the support of his party or a decisive majority within the Knesset is causing mounting concern even to supporters of the disengagement plan.

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"That made me very angry and I started to give out opinions about public service and explaining that police work demands talent, determination, but without generalising, " he told Brazilian news website G1.

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Through her own ingenuity, hard work, and determination, Karen Parles received Kennedy-quality care without his power or money.

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If the taxpayer has not been so notified, then without delay the taxpayer should retain tax counsel and make a willfulness determination.

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The WVTA certification reflects a determination the scooter design is safe to use on public roads without having to be inspected and tested individually, paving the way for commercial production and sale in Europe.

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"You can't watch this without being amazed by ingenuity, technology, the perseverance and nonstop hope and determination, " he said.

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No one can any longer doubt the U.S. determination not to act before the Italians do, or until the Saudis approve, or without a U.N. resolution.

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Yet all too often we expect determination, reliability, focus, accountability, integrity and a host of other qualities in others without first making sure we have these traits in ourselves.

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