41.   Industry officials welcomed any action on the visa bill, even if the prospects remain murky.

42.   Its prospects remain uncertain.

43.   Prospects for reconciliation remain unclear.

44.   Siao said economic prospects remain poor, but downplayed fears that deflation may set in.

45.   The company said its long-term prospects remained good, regardless of when it counts revenue from its contracts.

46.   The ministers expressed confidence that the region will overcome the problems quickly as the economic fundamentals are still strong and the long-term prospects remain attractive.

47.   The market for commercial launches has shrunk this year, and its prospects remain dim, Koptev said.

48.   The prospect for talks remains dim.

49.   Wolf said that despite the present crisis the prospects for Southeast Asia remain bright.

50.   He said long term prospects remained good.