91.   He expressed optimism that the Air Force would get back on track as the new TV spots air.

92.   He expressed optimism that the track can be saved.

93.   He expressed optimism that Wood eventually would return to the mound and the performance level he exhibited last year.

94.   He initially expressed optimism about his progress.

95.   He expressed optimism about talks with the Securities and Exchange Commission and settlement discussions with Enron shareholders and creditors.

96.   He expressed optimism about the peace despite recent violence in Sarajevo and fighting in Mostar.

97.   He expressed some optimism because the fire was moving slowly and burning highly combustible brush that could feed an even fiercer fire if the winds picked up.

98.   He expressed some optimism that North Korea might join peace talks, but warned that the situation remains volatile.

99.   Holbrooke expressed optimism Wednesday that President Laurent Kabila of Congo would also attend.

100.   In New York Tuesday, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan also expressed optimism.