It seemed just as well to clarify the situation, since he'd taken the first step.

What you have to do is to clarify the situation.

We feel that certain points need explained to help clarify the situation.

An election in late 1984 failed to clarify the situation.

Talking over the matter might at least clarify the situation in his own mind.

I am sure they will make every effort to help clarify the situation.

So that is at least an attempt to clarify the situation on the ground.

Next, I would like to clarify the situation between us.

Perhaps the view of a patient may clarify the situation.

At least not until we can clarify the exact political situation.