A statement reinforced a scant moment later when Tertulla knocked and entered the room.

His statement reinforced speculation that the deputies lacked the two-thirds majority needed to vote the President out of office.

His statement, made through an adviser, reinforced evidence that the Administration strategy is to seek a final showdown on the Senate floor.

Joanna Lumley's statement reinforces her belief that the campaign has been a success.

"This statement reinforces the impression that grew out of the White House visit," he said.

Mr Huhne's statement reinforces the need for the police to carry out a thorough and speedy investigation into this matter.

The statement reinforced expectations among investors that the Fed would start to push borrowing costs higher before the November presidential election.

The thought had occurred to them previously, and Ravitch's statement reinforced their suspicions.

"The statement made by his publicist unfortunately reinforced the misconception that money serves as a prophylactic against life's problems," she said.

But the plaintiffs argued that Mr. Conway's statement only reinforced their case.