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Reply Wed 28 Dec, 2022 08:16 pm
The owner of JIAO CAI Seafood responded to The Independent Singapore, saying that “Whatever he (the customer) said was untrue, and there were no vulgarities used. A police report has been made.” In the comment section of the Facebook group Complaint Singapore, JIAO CAI Seafood apologized to Mr Tan “for the long wait and any inconveniences caused.” However, the hawker pointed out that it was Mr Tan, the customer, who got angry.
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Reply Wed 28 Dec, 2022 10:52 pm
Regarding the above, is the "that" in "saying that" redundant?
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Reply Thu 29 Dec, 2022 04:30 am
@tanguatlay,
Incorrect, "saying that," is a substitute for direct speech, yet direct speech follows. A correct use of "saying that" would be. He said that he disagreed, disputes what happened and has involved the police.

This doesn't say what he said exactly, but summarises the meaning.

You are right, "that" should be removed from your quotation.
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