Said the operation leader.
The operation leader spoke.
The operation leader announced.
The operation leader declared.
The operation leader stated.
The operation leader proclaimed.
The operation leader voiced.
The operation leader expressed.
The operation leader remarked.
The operation leader commented.
The operation leader mentioned.
The operation leader noted.
The operation leader pointed out.
The operation leader observed.
The operation leader reported.
The operation leader declared.
The operation leader asserted.
The operation leader affirmed.
The operation leader claimed.
The operation leader maintained.
The operation leader insisted.