11.   Both sides expressed objections and reservations.

12.   Both sides expressed satisfation with the settlement.

13.   Both sides have expressed their desire for peace before, only to see their forces renege on pledges.

14.   Both sides express pious platitudes about concern for the fans and then forget about them.

15.   Both sides expressed confidence they had their votes, but did not test those contentions by bringing the matter to a vote.

16.   Both sides expressed confidence Wednesday that they will prevail.

17.   Both sides expressed hope that the Supreme Court would expedite the appeals process and said that they would prefer a settlement.

18.   Both sides expressed optimism for quick resolution.

19.   Even though the two sides are expressing optimism, their final positions seem far apart.

20.   Following lengthy negotiating sessions Thursday and Friday, both sides expressed frustration at the lack of progress.