31.   The final statement, which will be nonbinding, will be published this afternoon.

32.   The final statement of the meeting is expected to urge a freeze on new commercial or diplomatic contacts.

33.   The only concern they expressed in the final statement read out by Bentsen was concerning the recent increase in long-term interest rates around the world.

34.   The president had never signed off on a final statement, and he was likely to balk at any explicit admission of wrongdoing.

35.   The Witzls dabbed at their eyes with handkerchiefs as Rabil made his final statement to the jury.

36.   Then, Kopp and Brown had an opportunity to ask each other questions before delivering two-minute final statements.

37.   They will hear any final statement he may make, then they will see the execution.

38.   When Haas asked him if he wanted to make a final statement, Tyson declined, saying he was too angry to do so.

39.   When it is time, he will be strapped in seven different places to a gurney and asked to make a final statement.

40.   Participants described the meeting as cordial and productive, but a closing news conference was delayed by wrangling over wording in the final statement.