If I were supportive of the new GOP leadership, I do not see how I could avoid being offended.

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"I will miss my family and the routine of work, but my employers are supportive of the TA because it helps you learn leadership and management, " he added.

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Even London First, representing business interests, which in the past has been supportive, recently called on the mayor to provide better leadership.

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According to Levin, Reid is "generally supportive of our effort, " but he couldn't say whether Democratic leadership plans to champion the deal if Congress returns next month.

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Al-Maliki's office quotes Obama as saying he is "supportive and committed to preserving the gains achieved by the Iraqi government" under al-Maliki's leadership, and that he admires al-Maliki's courage.

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