Original sentence: McConkie addressed this by stating that his earlier statements should not be relied upon and that those who asked about them needed to "forget" what he had said:.McConkie's earlier statements on the topic, like those of other church leaders, implied or overtly stated that the priesthood restriction would never be lifted
Edited sentence: After the 1978 announcement, McConkie addressed critics who asked that he explain his earlier, absolute position, by stating that his earlier statements should not be relied upon and that his critics, whom he characterized as "unbelieving people" should "repent" and "get in line" and "forget" what he had said: