Despite all of these remarks regarding foreign interference in Libya, the panel members remained steadfast in their belief in dialogue over any other means of negotiation, with Mohamed Ben Moussa, Chairman of the Libyan Youth Union in Benghazi, fervently telling the audience, "the only alternative to stalled dialogue is more dialogue".
But despite those remarks and the public debate that came later, Chinese leaders have not explicitly come out with a policy statement describing the South China Sea as such — nor have they denied it.
Despite those remarks, some initial reports on the interview in Pakistan incorrectly suggested that Malala had issued a call for the Pakistani military to end its military operations against the Taliban and engage only in negotiations.
Despite the remarks, analysts expressed skepticism that the European Union would be able to avoid a test of the guarantee it extended last week.
Despite these promising results, some remarks need to be made.
Despite public remarks by Mr. Obama and his aides on the legal basis for targeted killing, the program remains officially classified.
Despite her remarks over drilling, Clinton has been challenged by environmental groups over donations from fossil fuel companies.
The fund still has some $450 million in it, despite recent remarks by Stephen L. Cohen, associate director of the S.E.C.'s enforcement division, that we should expect bigger payouts soon.
On his farewell tour of Europe, Barack Obama has offered reassurance to nervous allies that Trump is committed to Nato despite disparaging remarks about the pact.
Despite his remarks, Mr Timmermans maintained that for Europe to close its borders would be extremely risky and that there was no proof it would help ease the refugee crisis.
