It sounded as if the speakers were arguing.

Some speakers argued that the differences, even though obtained for medical purposes, might be used invidiously.

Some speakers at the group's convention in July argued against a boycott.

However, here they are turned around and the speaker argues that:

After the challenge, Sting's speakers argued about their performance.

"We've got to get rid of this wall, first," the other speaker argued in reply.

Several speakers, however, argued that the treatment should be officially approved for other races as well.

Contrary to what one speaker has just argued, the arms embargo is no anachronism.

Native speakers argue that we are still zigging when the rest of the world has zagged.

Several speakers at the seminar argued for a monetary value to be placed on resources such as irrigation water.