The phrase "a critical statement" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a remark or observation that expresses disapproval or analysis of something.
Example: "The report included a critical statement about the company's financial practices, highlighting areas that needed improvement."
Alternatives: "a negative remark" or "a disapproving comment".
The Energy Department, however, issued a critical statement.
Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, the Democratic minority leader, issued a critical statement about the selection.
Mr. Obama's campaign snapped to action, blasting out a critical statement just minutes after Mr. Romney made his comment, while voters were still streaming out of the event.
It issued a critical statement about Majidi's plans in 2012, and a spokesman recently questioned the viability of casting Islam's chief figure.
Rather than have a CEO come out with a critical statement and then quietly walk away, Walmart, Boston Scientific and Union Pacific went a step further, she said.
After Sheikh Youssef Qaradawi, the Qatar-based Egyptian preacher revered by the Brotherhood, made a critical statement against the Emirates, police in Dubai, the emirates' commercial hub, threatened him with arrest if he visited the country.
"I don't think Tennesseans would be comfortable canceling insurance for 22 million Americans, and trusting Congress to find a replacement in two years," Alexander said in a surprisingly critical statement.
Around Europe the reaction seems the same and the White House also issued a long critical statement.
The majority in the assembly disagreed, and issued a strongly critical statement instead.
Carla Del Ponte, the prosecutor, issued a strongly critical statement to the media after meeting with Serbian and Yugoslav officials.
Or from Republican senators who carefully waited to object to Mr. Lott's remarks until President Bush led the way with a strongly critical statement.
