mixing C and assembly


Are there any situations where programming an embedded processor
"requires" at least some assembly code?

How about for AVR, MSP430, 68HC11, 8051(Atmel)?
Can these 4 microcontrollers be programmed fully in C without touching
assembly (even interrupts and etc.)?
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