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While these rules may provide some protection, many at the EPA remain apprehensive about how effective these rules will be in practice, especially as Republicans become more assertive in pushing their agenda.

Their more assertive approach with Snell this time around points to a general shift in the team’s mindset.

Under Xi’s leadership in recent years, China has also become more assertive in its territorial claims over Taiwan and the South China Sea.

"And he had a manner in the conversation that was assertive, but slightly cocky. That's an attractive quality too."

I need to feel like I know what I’m doing, and they help me feel more assertive and in alignment.