But I want everybody here to have confidence that if we keep on working hard, we don't shy away from these tough challenges, and we're not looking backwards, we're looking forwards, then not only is Las Vegas going to thrive in the 21st century, not only is Nevada going to thrive in the 21st century, but all the United States of America is going to thrive.

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If not, I have to keep working hard and keep knocking hard on the door.

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Ms Mountstevens said she was "working very hard" to keep PCSOs on the street.

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Developing a plan to deal with pressure and keep confidence high, while consistently working hard will go a long way at putting you on the leader board in golf, business and life.

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Worcester's coaching staff will reflect on a ragged end to the game as being evidence of the need to keep working hard, but they will feel they put down a marker ahead of the end-of-season play-offs.

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Mr Blair has been in close contact with his Irish counterpart, Bertie Ahern, in recent days, with both men working hard to try to keep the elections, and the peace process as a whole, on course.

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