11.   He voiced continued optimism that he, Weld, and House Speaker Thomas Finneran will come to agreement on a way to finance the new center.

12.   Leedham voiced optimism that he and the reform movement would prevail in the election this fall.

13.   Most market participants voiced optimism the Bank of Japan will leave interest rates at record lows until it gets further proof the economy is fully back on track.

14.   Other scholars and officials also voiced cautious optimism, although some emphasized that it is very difficult to predict how North Korea will react.

15.   President Clinton on Monday voiced cautious optimism about the prospects for campaign-finance changes this year.

16.   Reed voiced optimism about the re-election prospects for freshmen Republicans in the South and Midwest.

17.   Secretary of State Colin Powell also voiced optimism.

18.   Several GOP staffers voiced optimism that they could kill off the plan before it became part of any preliminary budget.

19.   Some economists also voice optimism.

20.   Still, Walker voices optimism.