61.   The feasibility study has the blessing of Mayor Richard Daley, who in the past had voiced concern about the cost of staging the Olympics.

62.   The pair, who arrived here several days ago, said their offer was a purely private initiative and had the blessing of the families of the hostages.

63.   The office also said the meeting had the blessing of Israeli Foreign Minister David Levy who has complained in recent weeks of being excluded from important foreign policy developments.