Sentence examples for has held that the statement from inspiring English sources

For example, the Supreme Court has held that the statement "[i]f they ever make me carry a rifle the first man I want to get in my sights is L.B.J.," spoken by an opponent of the Vietnam War draft, was not a true threat on the President's life.

Prior to Sullivan, the Supreme Court had held that false statements of fact have no constitutional value and that individuals who make false statements can therefore be held accountable for the harm they cause without raising any First Amendment issue.

Mr. McCain said in a statement today that the Supreme Court had held that contributions to candidates could be limited to prevent corruption.

On the other hand, some philosophers have held that true statements using a proper name to express that so and so might not have existed are unintelligible unless the relevant name refers to the object in all worlds, period.

But the judge, as expected by many legal experts, agreed with the challengers' statement that "the U.S. Supreme Court has held unequivocally that a state may not ban abortion prior to viability".

The statement has held true for at least the last five years.

Mr. Burton also said in a statement that the senator "has held himself to a high standard and has had a career in public service fighting for the toughest possible ethical rules".

Ultimately, it comes down to the reality that what Moss does for his team on the field no longer holds more importance than what he does off it — perhaps the first time in his career that such a statement has held even a hint of truth.

Trian said in a statement that it was encouraged by several meetings that it had held with the bank's management team.

Family members had held out hope that the gesture might have led to clemency for Mr. Bae, and it was clear from the statement that they were disappointed.

Qantas said in a statement that its executives had held discussions with the major shareholders in Air New Zealand, but details of the proposal were still being worked out.