Mr. Ryan, who retired in 2009, said on Tuesday that he had pointed out at the time that the capital shift violated accounting rules, though he says he now regrets that he did not fight forcefully for his position.
A radiological examination showed ankylosis of the spine, but no spinal fracture was pointed out at that time.
Four days after onset, he was referred to a local hospital because of gradually increasing back pain, but no spinal fracture was pointed out at that time.
But Mr. Rogge also pointed out at the time that the International Olympic Committee had a rule for more than half a century that "no kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or areas".
Miller pointed out at the time that the payout was contractual as he had "relinquished equity" in joining GMG.
When a reporter pointed out at the time that Mr. Romney had lobbyists who worked on his campaign, Mr. Romney insisted they were merely informal advisers, and were not paid to run his campaign.
Because of the high costs, it was not economically viable to go to Broadway anymore, the two men said, pointing out at the time that the play would cost $1.6 million to produce on Broadway compared with $660,000 Off Broadway.
Ryan pointed out at the time that this did not constitute 'flipping' her second home since she had not made any claims for redecoration or refurbishment on her south London flat that would have allowed her to claim the maximum to which she was entitled.
But I pointed out at the time that even a police officer is held to account for every single bullet he or she discharges, so why should a private citizen be given more rights when it came to using deadly physical force?
Some people (I'm not claiming to be among them) were publicly shouting themselves hoarse, pointing out at the time that, at the very least, there were serious questions about whether Iraq really posed the threat the Bush administration claimed it did.
