81.   Sayako, who works at the Yamashina Ornithology Institute outside Tokyo, said she welcomes the opportunity to deepen her knowledge of South American birdlife in a unique environment.

82.   Utah Olympic Public Safety Command spokesman Robert Flowers said there are no turf wars going on, but he welcomes the opportunity to demonstrate that to the committee.

83.   He said he would welcome partnership opportunities with Chinese firms, but not just for the sake of it.

84.   Herve, now the mayor of the western city of Rennes, meanwhile welcomed the opportunity to argue his innocence.

85.   Meanwhile, Justice Minister Carlos Medellin told reporters Thursday that government officials welcomed the opportunity to rebut the accusations.

86.   Test captain Steve Waugh welcomed the opportunity to take the Australian team to northern Australia.