Later in 1997 he stated that the matter was closed.

That is why the matter should be closed, he said.

So far as I am concerned, the matter is closed.

We are very annoyed about this because the matter was closed.

His family stared at one another, but they knew that the matter was closed.

Either way, the matter will be closed when the time horizon is reached.

There are no further decisions to be made on the subject, the matter is closed.

This matter has now been closed and I feel that it is clear.

For the present, nothing more can be done, and this matter is now closed.

The matter is therefore closed, and I will not allow anyone else to speak on this.