11.   And Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., released a statement in support of the speech.

12.   ASU released a statement late Monday afternoon saying its attorneys would seek additional information.

13.   At that moment the committee is authorized to release its statement of alleged violations.

14.   Attempts to reach Pakistani officials in Quetta and Islamabad after the statement was released Thursday night were unsuccessful.

15.   Bakker released a statement through Toms, which sounded considerably more contrite than previous public statements.

16.   Barnett released a statement Saturday night saying he had not been contacted by Texas officials.

17.   Battenberg declined to be interviewed Monday but Delphi released a statement confirming his meeting with Hall.

18.   Before the vote Friday morning, Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin and Attorney General Janet Reno released a statement opposing the new amendment.

19.   Bezos released a statement applauding the patent office changes.

20.   Bell Atlantic released a statement Friday night saying it had ended its discussions with Airtouch.