He insisted on buying me a drink and pulled two one-dollar bills from his pocket.

VOA: special.2010.06.12

He insisted that his films be well made and of high quality.

VOA: special.2009.05.31

But,he insisted that a secure Afghanistan is crucial for the safety of Britain.

VOA: standard.2009.09.04

He insisted the company is doing everything possible to contain the spill.

VOA: standard.2010.05.31

Foreign Minister Zebari insisted that he doesn't think that the recent surge of violence will disrupt the timetable for U.S.troops to withdraw from major Iraqi cities in June, or for assuming security responsibilities across the country.

VOA: standard.2009.04.25

(Speech) Nemtsov says Mr.Medvedev could carry out his program if he demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, insisted that state TV directors lift censorship, permitted independent political activity, and most importantly,punished those who falsify election results.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12