51.   Babbitt, whose political career is on the line, pledged his cooperation and expressed confidence that he would be vindicated.

52.   Because the island managed to recover from the hurricane, some community leaders express confidence that this calamity too can and will be overcome.

53.   Bennett expressed confidence that he would win a favorable ruling, but he significantly played down any chance for a settlement.

54.   Before he left for Minnesota, Bush expressed confidence about his prospects there.

55.   Besides expressing confidence in their legal positions, both men resumed their bickering Tuesday.

56.   Blute and other Republicans expressed confidence that Dole would soon right himself and be on his way to capturing the nomination.

57.   Blute expressed confidence that he could manage the delicate personalities of his crew.

58.   Both companies expressed confidence that they would pass regulatory muster.

59.   Both men expressed confidence Wednesday.

60.   Both sides expressed confidence about the outcome.