The phrase "statement spoke to" can be used in written English.
It is often used in formal or academic writing to describe how something is communicated or expressed. Example: The politician's statement spoke to the concerns of the working-class citizens, addressing their struggles and promising solutions. In this sentence, "spoke to" is used to convey that the statement directly addressed or acknowledged the concerns of the working-class citizens.
The statement speaks to the widely held suspicion on the right that liberals in general, and Barack Obama in particular, prefer other forms of democracy especially those that prevail in Europe) to the American way of life.
This statement speaks to the value of partnering with stakeholders to address complex issues and is consistent with Halal's (2001) proposition that cooperative problem-solving can foster positive social and economic outcomes.
Ben-Gurion's statement speaks to the massive upheaval created by the Israeli Zionist vision.
She claims to believe in the separation of church and state, but this statement speaks to the contrary.
Not far from the truth, such a statement speaks to the uncoordinated efforts by politicians, policymakers and system leaders -- fueled by their individual agendas -- to address increasing costs to institutional capacity, dwindling federal financial support and a growing demand for a college education.
"Yeah, just walking past they say, 'How are you doing?' When we first got here, especially me, but I know all us, we were walking past and we were like 'Oh, hi!' If I make eye contact with you I think we are supposed to speak, and people are like 'I don't know you, why are you talking to me?'" The latter statement speaks to the difference between regional norms of greeting.
A recent review by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, a Washington advocacy group, found that of more than 4,600 charters nationwide, 113 have mission statements speaking to a particular cultural theme.
For Beck, these statements speak to a government systematically committed to removing individual liberty.
This could include untrue accusations and false statements spoken to someone else.[7].
