Descending from talk of truth of statements to speaking about states of affairs, we can equally correctly say, on the standard theory, that using the key was necessary for opening the door.
In early correspondence to participants, Birdsall wrote that part of the summit would be devoted to crafting a "pastoral letter," a statement, to speak for Christians dismayed by the growing alignment with Trump.
Foxconn, in statements, declined to speak about specific clients.
Separate statements alleging to speak in the name of Yemen's local Al Qaeda franchise, Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) have both claimed and denied responsibility, but the group has yet to issue any formal statement on the bombing.
Strahan, who maintained that he did not read the accounts of Marcin's statements, refused to speak about himself; he responded to an inquiry about his physical well-being by saying, "The Atlanta Falcons look great".
Indeed, Chandrashekhar Dasgupta of the Energy and Resources Institute, who was involved in negotiating the Framework Convention and also the blue-print for the current negotiations, which is known as the Bali Action Plan, says it is a "mischievous mis-statement" even to speak of the protocol expiring.
Or else you risk being played by fake news, misinformation, or trumped-up statements - so to speak.
Yet while Mr. Bush has done far too little, he has at least issued a written statement, sent aides to speak forcefully at the U.N. and raised the matter with Sudan's leaders.
Representative John Conyers Jr. of Michigan, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said in a statement, "I intend to speak with the N.F.L. about this matter and insist on the need for the league to improve its disability benefits program and provide full coverage for the players who are most in need of help".
He wanted his final statement to the House to speak for him and for his record.
