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Adding words to someone's statement is especially dangerous, and one should always check back with the speaker to ensure that they approve of the printed statement.  Misquoting is a frequent source of lawsuits and animosity between the press and interviewees; ensure that what is printed is what the speaker meant to say.  Typically, words that are omitted are added into the final product by placing them in brackets (<nowiki> [ ] </nowiki>).

Editing someone's statement for clarity is typically a nonissue so long as the statement's meaning remains intact.  However, it's best to consult with another writer if you're unusre of the possible ramifications of edits, especially if the article is about an issue which can be described as "touchy."  Guarantee that no changes are made to the substance of the aritcle, only the actual words.  For instance, someone saying "I think Fire Red is a good game, I like playing it" could be edited to "I enjoy playing Fire Red; it's a good game."