| 1 | It was seen, correctly, as a statement of intent. | |
| 2 | We declare that we have no conflicts of interest. | |
| 3 | It's not entirely serious, even as it declares its seriousness. | |
| 4 | The implication of its statement was to give the immigrants an implicit threat. | |
| 5 | Our surveyors stated that carelessness on the part of the manufacturer caused the shortage. |