21.  The statement was based on a series of discussions between the two countries, the latest of which ended last week.

22.  Her statement was based on the evidence of a French inspector who was aboard the boat when the controversial clash took place.

23.  She based her statement on preliminary reports by ICRC delegates in the area but was unable to specify the precise circumstances of the new expulsions.

24.  The observatory based its statement on information supplied by National Earthquake Information Center in the United States.

25.  The observatory based its statement on information supplied by the National Earthquake Information Center in the United States.

26.  The official said he based his statement on US intelligence reports.