1.   But he said he would not respond in detail to the statements since the lawsuit had been filed against KPMG and not against Webster or the company.

2.   Greenspan, in his first public statement since the terrorist damage in New York City, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon, did not offer a timetable for economic recovery.

3.   In his first major policy statement since his election, Lafontaine also called for a cut in German interest rates.

4.   In his first public statement since the election, Harris blamed his loss on low voter turnout.

5.   In his only public statement since his victory, Berlusconi said a list of Cabinet ministers would be forthcoming.

6.   None of these leaders have made a public statement since Sunday, but according to press reports all are considering quitting.

7.   Revlon, the maker of ColorStay cosmetics, reported a narrower-than-expected first-quarter loss in its first earnings statement since going public in February.

8.   Riksbank officials have made no public statements since then.

9.   Saddam has made no public appearances or statements since December.

10.   That Texas Rangers outfit must be the worst fashion statement since adobe underwear.