Or it can be a forthright statement.

This forthright statement was greeted with fervent en- thusiasm.

On this issue, too, he can clear the air with a forthright statement of his independence.

'They will all be commended for their forthright statements,' Volovoi said.

Jackie Robinson helped them greatly by his forthright statements.

Others feel that it must be respected as the most forthright statement of human equality ever written, at least up until modern times.

American officials and lawmakers said, however, that they were pleased by Ms. Bhutto's forthright public statements to Congress.

This forthright statement eased Hitler's problems considerably.

Mr. Annan has opposed such action both years, but not with such a forthright statement.

"Perhaps it would be best if you took the lead and made a forthright statement."