声明

The prime minister declared his intention in the speech.

state definitely/explicitly/positively

state openly/beforehand

declare positively/unanimously

state that one has nothing to do with this matter

denounce an agreement

declare against war; declare one's opposition to the war

policy statement

confession of faith

declaration of agreement/assignment

verbal/written statement

election manifesto

public/joint/official statement

read out a statement

abolish a claim

make/issue/publish/release a manifesto/statement

contradict/rectify a statement