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As I said before or As I have said before

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Which of the following sentences should I use in a speech or in a written message/letter/newspaper article/etc?

1) As I SAID before,....

2) As I HAVE SAID before,.....

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@paok1970,

Either one, depending on the context and the degree of formality, insistence. ... .

Remember, in any language, the context/intended nuance determines the choice of speech.

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