And it is our firm belief that that political transition cannot take place without Bashar al-Assad stepping down, removing himself from power.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

And it is our firm belief that there is time and space to pursue the diplomatic option that includes extremely and increasingly aggressive sanctions, includes diplomatic isolation and international condemnation.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney,

Thus, it is our firm belief that the only way to combat the social ills of racism, anti-Semitism and intolerance is improved knowledge, attitudes and skills, so that in all parts of our lives we reject violence, protect the vulnerable and live by the values of tolerance, respect for human rights, human dignity and equitable life choices.

UNESCO: New Zealand National Commission for

There was already a widely held belief that whatever Travis had cooked up to save our firm from its financial death spiral was bull.

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