The lives of gay service members, it said, have "been characterized by persistent antigay comments, jokes, cadences and epithets -- on the parts of both officers and noncommissioned officers, as well as junior enlisted personnel".
In March, shaken by the persistent controversy over comments pulled from the sermons of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, an icon in Chicago's black community and Obama's former pastor, Obama gave his now famous speech on race.
Despite the previous reports, The Times should have been more persistent in seeking comment from the military.
Because whether you're participating in low-key creepery by bombarding someone with unsolicited online attention (persistent liking, faveing, commenting) or blackmailing someone over some racy photos (this offense is astronomically worse, to be clear) all of this behavior comes from the same smelly place; that is, a bubbling vat of disrespect.
Can I take a rain check?" Mr. Braverman said he was persistent and took her comments to mean there was some hope.
He would not comment on persistent rumours of Glaxo Wellcome (down 21p to 2260p) launching a bid for Zeneca.
The company has never commented on persistent rumours it might be involved in a revival of the Greek currency if it leaves the eurozone.
In releasing results, Nokia, a Finnish company, again declined to comment on persistent speculation about a possible change in top management.
Asked by Walters to comment on persistent rumors about Travolta's sexuality, she said: "I know John with all my heart and soul.
And yet, in death as in life, Coward exerts a persistent fascination, inspiring recollections, comment and conjecture, like a captivating guest whom people can't stop talking about after he leaves the party.
