No way would she respond specifically to such a general remark.

I would just like to make a general remark, in a personal capacity.

I would like to make some general remarks and then touch on my report.

I should also like to make a few general remarks.

A few general remarks should not be missing from this report.

Going into the discussion, let me begin with the general remarks about the report.

I have one general remark and three specific ones to put before you tonight.

Having said this, let me start with a general remark.

I do nevertheless have a few general remarks to make.

You will need to strike a balance between personal and general remarks.