Mr. Schmidt's orchestra was notable for the steadfastness of the high trumpet parts and for the horn solo by Douglas Lundeen in the "Quoniam".
In any controversy involving private enterprise, corporate self-interest is the soft underbelly for attack, because economic interest almost always trumps moral steadfastness; the smaller the company the less its defenses against bad publicity, no matter how ill-informed. .
Tawfik Tirawi, the director of intelligence for the West Bank, stood on the steps outside, proclaiming, "This is a victory for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people".
Tawfik Tirawi, the Palestinian director of intelligence in the West Bank, stood on the steps outside, proclaiming, "This is a victory for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people".
The will of 'the people' – those who hate Morsi – or the steadfastness of the Brotherhood for whom martyrdom (often in Egyptian prisons) has long been a characteristic?
"This is a victory for the steadfastness of the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas," said Yousef al-Daloo, 24, a taxi driver taking part in one of the street processions tinged with the green of Hamas flags.
Their peace envoy, Anthony Zinni, seems to be staying put in Washington, despite vigorous Palestinian pleas that he return to the region.Mr Arafat has pledged "martyrdom in my steadfastness for Jerusalem", while desperately seeking support from where he can get it.
In a comeback address, he presented something resembling a set of policies and proclaimed his steadfastness for reform.
Merkel has established herself as the best and strongest voice of the values of a liberal Europe, and her steadfastness under pressure – at least her rhetorical steadfastness, for her policies have been modified to accommodate some of her critics' concerns – is a beacon in a continent that is increasingly inward turning, nativist and afraid.
Known for his generosity and steadfastness, for his humor, candor and flair, he will be sorely missed by countless people with whom he interacted with warmth, kindness and verve.
