She thinks she's 'making a fashion statement' [=being fashionable in a bold way], but I think she looks ridiculous.
The company's 'mission statement' emphasizes its ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of the community.
The government 'made a statement' [=sent a message] by setting stiff punishments for repeat offenders.
(..) are gonna end up owing their lives to you. Jo, I think-- I think you should prepare yourself for the fact that we're gonna lose. Ross's opening statement-- it was all true. Let's pretend for a minute that it would actually matter... that the guys were given an order. (..)1992 A Few Good Men
(..) stand forward and you shall be heard. Colonel Julius Alexander Randolph is presiding. Is the government prepared to make an opening statement? Yes, sir. The facts of the case are these: On midnight of September , the accused entered the barracks room... of their platoon mate, (..)1992 A Few Good Men