The phrase "as an opening statement" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when introducing a topic or presenting initial remarks in a discussion, speech, or written document.
Example: "As an opening statement, I would like to emphasize the importance of collaboration in our project."
Alternatives: "as an introductory remark" or "as a preliminary statement".
As an opening statement it was certainly powerful.
Given that Raf Simons showed full trousers just two winter seasons ago, he might have avoided them as an opening statement.
"We see it more as an opening statement in a long dialogue, rather than the final word," said a senior executive of an oil company involved in the Murmansk project.
And I in no way — let me make this as an opening statement — I in no way wish to say anything negative about that effort, because it was a brilliant effort, and we all saw America deal with what was a cross-border invasion in a very effective way.
They listened attentively as Benedict delivered an opening statement that was long on courtesy but short on incriminating evidence.
4.16pm BST As Mikulski reads an opening statement, focusing on budget issues facing the justice department, here's more from Dan Roberts on Feinstein's impromptu press conference: Feinstein said she was only made aware of the Guardian report around 9.30am.
"Add in taxes, or assume that the prosecutors opted to round up as a dramatic flourish in an opening statement, and it seems as though we have a contender," McDonough wrote.
Mr. Stewart denies any intention that the information be used by his father, who was described by his lawyer in an opening statement as "weak, foolish and selfish".
And there was Ronald Reagan's famous outburst in 1980 — "I am paying for this microphone" — after a debate moderator in New Hampshire threatened to mute him as he tried to deliver an opening statement.
The two men each had one minute to make an opening statement as the debate began.
As one defense lawyer read an opening statement, Mielke blurted out, "I feel absolutely terrible!" Minutes later, he declared, "I want to go home". A court-appointed medical team has declared that Mielke, who is suffering from cancer and heart trouble, is fit for two, 1 1/2-hour sessions per week.
