However, both the prime minister and president stated that Lebanon has a claim to the area.

The minister states that Pakistani law does not punish women for adultery.

"No, the book is not racist," the minister stated easily, as though I were a fool to think otherwise.

The minister also states that under the law a female constable's presence is a legal requirement at a woman's arrest.

"Our Minister of Trade has stated some very convincing arguments."

Despite the reprieve, the Minister stated that drastic cuts to the base were to continue.

The minister stated that the wetland would be gazetted to protect it.

Iran's foreign minister stated that Britain must admit to its "mistake" before the issue can be solved.

At the press conference the Minister stated that although some claims and demands of the protesters seems legitimate, the protests itself are not.

The British prime minister stated that Britain's intelligence report is accurate.