61.   But the other camp, united in its opposition to new elections, has voiced equal optimism that it will get its way.

62.   Congress leaders voiced optimism they would win the staggered elections, but acknowledged it would not be a sweeping victory.

63.   Dole, a Republican from Kansas, voiced optimism about a possible agreement.

64.   Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Mussa meanwhile voiced optimism on the future of the peace process.

65.   The other members -- Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar -- have also voiced optimism about a better financial year.

66.   The president however voiced general optimism about the Mideast peace process, which he has made a priority of his presidency.

67.   The president however voiced general optimism about the Mideast peace process which he has made a priority of his presidency.

68.   The United States voiced optimism Thursday that progress would be made in breaking the deadlock in talks between Israel and Syria and Lebanon in the near future.

69.   The United States voiced optimism Tuesday on international efforts to end the conflict in Zaire as Washington threw its weight behind African plans to bring the warring sides together.

70.   US Secretary of State Warren Christopher held a first round of talks with Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on Thursday after voicing optimism over progress between Israel and Syria.