1.   His stump speech exudes the optimism that serves his party well.

2.   Jordan, speaking at a National Press Club luncheon recently, exuded optimism about his future as he urged more federal funding for cancer research.

3.   Ms. Zwilich is its first occupant, and she exudes an optimism rare among orchestral composers.

4.   Others exude optimism.

5.   The best strategy, people here say, is to exude optimism.

6.   Assistant Secretary of State Richard Holbrooke exuded optimism before leaving Sarajevo for Belgrade and talks with Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic.