1.   He claims that his statements have been misinterpreted by the media.

2.   Bennett insisted Wednesday that the statements had been misinterpreted, although he conceded he might have contributed to the misunderstanding.

3.   Romney told the Globe that his statements were misinterpreted.

4.   Similarly, Duhalde attempted to soothe investors on Tuesday by telling reporters that his previous statements had been misinterpreted.

5.   Pawar, who did not name Godbole, later said his statement had been misinterpreted.

6.   But Megson insisted Tuesday his statements were misinterpreted by the press.

7.   But speaking at a news conference Wednesday, Sokolov said his statement had been misinterpreted.

8.   Dr Mahathir has since said on several occasions that he was not anti-Jewish and that his statement had been misinterpreted.

9.   Geraldine Mutie, executive secretary of the sports council, said the Wednesday statement was misinterpreted and the cross country team will definitely not be affected.

10.   He said his statement Monday was misinterpreted by the press.