I also welcome the Minister's statement, particularly the fact that recovery from drug use was discussed.

I welcome the Commissioner's statement and particularly its measured and considered nature.

I welcome Mr Blair's statement this morning, whatever it means.

We very much welcome his statement that he attaches particular importance to Europe.

I therefore welcome the Commission's statement, in that it achieves clarity.

I welcome his statement to the Parliament this evening.

I therefore welcome the Commission's new statement on this.

I welcome the Council's statement in that context.

German newspapers welcomed the bishops' statement, though some said it was long overdue.

The union, whose comments might have prompted Usery to act, welcomed his statement.