51.  Although Lockheed executives would not comment on the case, the company has issued a statement that provides a glimpse into its trial strategy.

52.  American Airlines issued a statement detailing his employment record, but declined to comment further.

53.  Among those who have issued statements protesting that crackdown have been Iranian clerics in Qom, who have charged that the Saudi Shiites are being persecuted for religious reasons.

54.  American Honda Motor Co. issued a statement Wednesday which explained the court ruling without saying what it meant for the company.

55.  American Seafoods issued a statement, quoting its President Bernt Bodal as expressing satisfaction with the settlement.

56.  Amgen issued a statement Friday saying it had not received FDA approval for Aranesp by the end of June, as it had expected.

57.  Amar Singh Rathore, a spokesman for the Rajasthan government, said it will issue a statement tomorrow.

58.  American Airlines issued a statement saying it regretted that some people are offended by the stepped-up security measures.

59.  Among them was Rep. Charles Stenholm, D-Texas, who issued a statement saying that he would vote for articles of impeachment.

60.  An aide said Kendall had yet to issue a statement.