"tone of the statement" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
For example, "The tone of the statement was surprisingly apologetic".
The sharp tone of the statement was unusual for Mr. Ban.
Despite the astonishing tone of the statement, its sentiment has some truth to it.
The tone of the statement suggested a renewed optimism that the concerns of the nuclear monitoring agency would be addressed.
The tone of the statement might have been off — even in some quarters regarded as apologetic in advance.
The tone of the statement may be too aggressive, but at least some of the criticism appears warranted.
The bill includes a checklist of what is defined as "responsible publication," ranging from the tone of the statement to the "importance" of what is being reported.
"I'm very concerned, based on some of the tenor and tone of the statements that have been made, that the government of Iran recognize that the world is watching," Mr. Obama said.
The cautious-but-positive tone of the statements from Mr. Solana and Mr. Larijani contrasted sharply with the United States' position outlined last week here by R. Nicholas Burns, the under secretary of state for political affairs.
The amicable, constructive tone of the statements by Hunt and Malawana on Wednesday contrasted sharply with the anger and belligerent language that has characterised many of their pronouncements since the dispute began last September.
Though all said the negotiations were tough, the tone of the statements was very different from those made by officials in Gaza during the previous 72-hour ceasefire last week.
Rock 'n' roll is an expression of discontent, and it's the most powerful way to make a peaceful statement for political change". The diplomat added that neither the medium nor the tone of that statement is likely to change in Ulan Bator in the near future.
