The miners considered the battle over and the union issued a statement deploring "the unfortunate affair at Gem and Frisco."

"We don't think weak presidential statements imploring or deploring are going to be very effective," he said.

Several make public statements deploring the character, morals and ethical behavior of the accused.

During this morning's proceedings, the two Democratic commissioners, Michael J. Copps and Jonathan S. Adelstein, delivered lengthy statements deploring the changes.

We issue a statement deploring this sorry incident in strong language.

At no time did the French Federation issue a statement deploring the behaviour of their national coach.

Bill and Hillary Clinton released a statement deploring People magazine for running a cover story on their daughter.

Then put together a statement deploring Lord Burdette's actions in assailing Father Church.

After a meeting of Viking officials yesterday, the publisher released a statement deploring the violence and loss of life.