61.   Despite the statistics, government officials expressed optimism.

62.   Despite the lack of progress, Hunter expressed some optimism that a deal could be struck.

63.   Despite the long odds of success, the British team, which had been waiting for days to be asked by the Russians to assist, expressed optimism.

64.   Despite this injury and many others on his roster, Rangers coach Colin Campbell expressed optimism about the series.

65.   Despite doomsday pronouncements that China will use a heavy hand, many residents express optimism about their future and pride that they are returning to their motherland.

66.   David Karson, an analyst with Southwest Securities in Austin, expressed more optimism about the future of Computer City than Incredible Universe.

67.   Each of the contenders is expressing optimism.

68.   Earlier in the day, before the postponement was announced, Clinton expressed cautious optimism.

69.   Earlier Sunday night, Republicans had expressed guarded optimism, even though Clinton had a majority of his party in the House firmly arrayed against him.

70.   European Union officials expressed guarded optimism that a deal would be reached.