"the statement continues" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when talking about a specific statement that is ongoing or still being discussed. Example: The statement continues to be debated and analyzed by experts in the field.
The statement continues: "As part of our continuous search for talented athletes, we regularly run talent ID training sessions and assessment camps for all boxers ensuring no medal potential athlete is missed".
"The Euro Summit stresses that nominal haircuts on the debt cannot be undertaken," the statement continues.
The statement continues: "Transfield Services has been a long time supporter of the Biennale.
"Your actions are illegal, against democracy, human rights, international, and maritime laws," the statement continues.
"We never intended to hurt anyone by doing that," the statement continues.
"We have been upfront about the challenges we face and are attacking issues aggressively," the statement continues.
The statement continues: "Investigators were called to the scene and began processing the evidence, photographing and securing evidence.
After they had unprotected sex, she wanted him to have a test for sexually transmitted diseases, the statement continues.
"Being recognised by all who hear a single note is a God-given miracle," the statement continues.
The statement continues: "In the wake of Zero Dark Thirty, CIA has completely overhauled its procedures for interaction with the entertainment industry.
Instead of "different", the statement continues "the more accurate description, we believe, is 'exploitative' … Bluntly put, Random House should know better".
