"We are a staunch advocate for our customers' privacy and personal safety, and we've been in the news a bit about that," Cook said to applause and laughter.
Acquiring Starent could help Cisco staunch that flow of customers to its competitors.
But the big question, and the one that will worry even staunch Obamacare defenders, is about the mix of customers -- whether insurers are attracting enough customers in relatively good health.
It will also come as a surprise to many of GE's industrial customers, who have long thought it a staunch ally against environmental campaigners.
"We pride ourselves on being very involved in our 2A community," Famiglietti said, referring to staunch local supporters of the Second Amendment, "and offering the best customer service in town".
The sudden appearance of the stars and bars at Piggie Park reminded people that Mr. Bessinger was a staunch segregationist during the 1960's who agreed to serve black customers on an equal footing with whites only after the courts forced him to.
While we have been and will continue to be staunch supporters of non-GE foods, we are not going to mislead our customers with an inaccurate claim (and you should question anyone who does).
