I should say that I do not vs I must say that I do not

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different levels of obligation or necessity. 'I should say that I do not' implies a suggestion or recommendation to express a particular opinion, while 'I must say that I do not' indicates a stronger sense of obligation or duty to express that opinion.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 549 views

I should say that I do not

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to suggest or recommend expressing a particular opinion or viewpoint.

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One thing I should say is that I do not agree with Mr Wynn's conclusions on agriculture and specifically point 24.
Madam President, I should like to say that I do not entirely agree with my Danish fellow Member, Mr Haarder, in his attack on Jens-Peter Bonde, who was the campaign leader in Ireland.
As we are a democratic institution, I should like to say that I do not agree with legal acts referring to other legal acts that are not binding.
To Mr Turco I should like to say that I do not even dare to imagine what would have been said if I had presented the Framework Decision before seeking the opinion of this Parliament on the Green Paper: first things first!
I should say that I am absolutely satisfied as to the competence of the Scientific Steering Committee.
But I feel like I should say that I am sorry.
Before you begin, I should say that I have problems processing big news.
In addition, I should say that I believe this kind of competition will spur the railway companies to modernise.
Thirdly, I should say that I am extremely dissatisfied with his response.
In order to ensure that we do not misunderstand one another, I should say that I think we all agree on the objectives.
But then he said, you know, if the cops ask me, that I should say that we weren't together...
I do not believe that you can simply say that I should direct this question to the Commission.
In relation to the FVO, I should say that I have not sent the FVO to Thailand in respect of this particular outbreak.
I no longer know whether I should say that this is scandalous; it has become customary.
But then he said, you know, if the cops ask me, that I should say that we weren't together...
Wait, I should say that to him.
"Allegedly." I should say that for legal purposes.
I should say that, obviously, there are downsides.
Or perhaps I should say that you were preparing.
I should say that my amendments, which highlight this fact, are regularly rejected.

Alternatives:

I should mention that I do not
I would like to point out that I do not

I must say that I do not

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a stronger sense of obligation or duty to express a particular opinion or viewpoint.

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I thank Mr Kuhne for his contribution, but I must say that I do not believe there were any questions for the Court of Auditors.
I must say that I do not always hear the same voluntarism in the other European institutions where I work.
I must say that I do not recognise the rather negative characterisation of the Constitution by another good friend - Mr Bonde.
Mr President, I must say that I do not like to be misinformed.
Unfortunately, I must say that I do not agree with all of the conclusions reached.
Therefore, particularly out of respect for you, I must say that I do not approve of this type of behaviour and in fact totally reject this.
I must say that I do not agree with those Members of Parliament who are of the opinion that the Council is trying to avoid these debates.
The accuracy of impact assessments really must be improved - I must say that I do not believe that they are very good at the moment.
I must say that I do not believe that tomorrow, if asked to vote on the report, the Members would support amendments that dramatically erode the legitimacy of either party.
I must say that I do not accept Mr Hughes' overall criticism;
I must honestly say that I do not think censorship of advertising would be appropriate.
I must also say that I do not understand Mr Karas's plea.
I must say, moreover, that I do not believe in the value of the Annan plan.
However, as regards the call to extend the date for concluding these Economic Partnership Agreements I must say to you that I do not see any advantage in this.
I must therefore say that I simply do not know today whether we do in fact have a breach of competition law on our hands.
I must say that, even though I do not agree with Mr Chichester in substance, I too have been annoyed by the flood of sometimes fairly threatening emails.
I must say that not only do I not tire of doing this, but I think that it is essential to continue to speak out in public about this violation of human rights, as you cannot defend a cause without a sounding board.
Of course, we also have to be critical of Russia and tell Russia that if I speak out against the anti-terrorism plans being forged by Mr Schäuble and Mr Jung in Germany, then I must also say to Russia that I do not want this anti-discrimination law.
However, I must say that there is an initiative in Mr Itälä's report that I do not like at all.
And I must say that I miss the laughter.

Alternatives:

I have to say that I do not
I am compelled to say that I do not

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I should say that I do not vs I must say that I do not