61.   But he said that as recently as last week top Chinese officials signaled no willingness to back down on key demand.

62.   Clinton signaled a willingness to compromise as early as Monday when he said he hoped to craft a plan that would avoid years of litigation.

63.   Economists also say a long strike could dampen business confidence, a key leading indicator that often signals willingness to make new investment and expand.

64.   Even as the trade confrontation escalated, the Japanese side signaled willingness to make some concessions to head off an all-out battle.

65.   France and Russia have signaled a willingness to ease U.N. trade sanctions, mainly on the sale of Iraqi oil.

66.   France and Russia have signaled willingness to ease the U.N. trade sanctions.

67.   France, Russia and China have signaled willingness to ease the sanctions, which have barred Iraq from exporting oil and from importing all but humanitarian necessities.

68.   France and Russia have signaled a willingness to ease the U.N. trade sanctions against Iraq.

69.   France and Russia, with some support from Germany, have signaled willingness to ease U.N. trade sanctions.

70.   He also signaled a willingness to extend the session.