31.   Aetna plans to release a statement about its earnings later today.

32.   After releasing statements of condolence Wednesday, their families remained in seclusion, their neighbors saying little.

33.   Alec Tsui, chief executive of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, today released a statement aimed at calming concern that local trading has become too speculative.

34.   Alfonso, who has appealed his removal to higher naval authorities, released a statement Wednesday defending his performance.

35.   All four broadcast networks released statements Tuesday that generally praised the study, while saying that their own standards and practices departments did a fine job of monitoring programs.

36.   Albright released a statement Thursday welcoming the appointment.

37.   Bush released a statement only after some candidates criticized him for not being forthcoming.

38.   Brame declined comment but did release a statement.

39.   But officials released a statement saying that the service regularly analyzed the impact of low-level flights and that a suspension is not warranted.