It was a rare public statement from the Justice on the conditions he endured in the 1940's and 1950's.

"Learning Architecture," a brief essay he has placed near the back of this book, is a rare personal statement.

Wilson also issued a rare public statement in order that the basis of his action might be "a matter of record."

In a rare statement, one member emerged from a meeting this morning and told reporters, "There can be no solution that excludes us."

This eventually led to a rare public statement from someone who is believed to be a representative of the band.

That was a rare public statement by a Mexican banker acknowledging any sense of crisis.

In a rare joint statement, the armed factions announced this month that they had agreed to halt such violence.

In a rare statement, he recounted the 10 month return to the church in 1978.

Israel has taken pains to deny having any part in his capture, including a rare statement from its foreign intelligence service, the Mossad.

In a rare emphatic statement, the Queen says earlier, "I like animals."