I should say that vs I must say that

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to introduce an opinion or statement.

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I should say that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce an opinion or statement in a polite or tentative way.

Examples:

I should say that I really enjoyed the movie.
I should say that I disagree with your decision.
I should say that the food was delicious.

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Having made that preliminary remark, I should say that the PPE Group supports the Evans report.
And I should say that the concentrations of hydrogen sulfide required to get this benefit are low, incredibly low.
To put it simply, I should say that our general belief was in moderation.
I should say that how far advanced a notice one might get about something depends on a host of factors.
Or I should say that we were all attacked.
To be courteous, I should say that it was against her objections.
Now to start with, I should say that we are eating way too much meat in the Western world.
Thirdly, I should say that I am extremely dissatisfied with his response.
Though I should say that my son is best and is better than your children.
I should say that the use of mobile phones while driving, at least in some countries - my own country included - is prohibited.
I should say that we are aware of the differences that exist between different countries as regards what we are discussing today.
I should say that my services and I have also been contacted by haemophiliac and other associations urging us not to go down the route of eliminating from the chain donations from remunerated supply.
I should say that the United Kingdom presidency brought with it great enthusiasm, energy and a high quality of organizational ability which we all very much appreciate.
Mr President, I am Parliament's rapporteur for refugees and I should say that this mission has, in recent times, become a depressing one, if not at times macabre.
I should say that this is not a new debate, nor is it the first time we have debated it in this House.
In this regard, I should say that the ratio between fin weight and body weight varies significantly depending on the shark species concerned.
I should say that French hunters are quite satisfied that the four categories have been maintained: this is an important issue in France, and I am very pleased this evening that we managed to retain them.
The European regulations do have to be applied, however, and I should say that we at the Commission have made the firm decision to ensure that they are implemented.
And if it didn't sound so very vulgar... I should say that we're safe.
And I should say that these are three things that we've done in Bertie County, but I feel pretty confident that they could work in a lot of other rural communities around the U.S. and maybe even beyond.

Alternatives:

I must say that
I have to say that
I would say that
I might say that
I could say that

I must say that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce an opinion or statement in a more assertive or emphatic way.