31.   In his brief opening remarks, Lockyer acknowledged that this is the first challenge to an urban-hospital merger in California.

32.   In his opening remarks Tuesday morning, Castro ignored the dissidents, and declared that he remains committed to the path he chose decades ago.

33.   In his opening remarks, Gregorie indicated that Martinez had engaged in some intrigue of his own.

34.   In opening remarks at a regional economic conference here, Clinton fended off criticism from U.S. auto dealers who sell Japanese models.

35.   In his opening remarks, he gave a fairly optimistic appraisal of Russian society.

36.   In opening remarks, Kathleen Sebelius, the president of the association, referred to industry efforts to get government help in dealing with future terrorist attacks.

37.   In his opening remarks, Glenn charged that fund-raising illegalities were not limited to Democrats.

38.   In his opening remarks, he scanned the audience until he spotted some famous faces.

39.   In his opening remarks, the president was husky and expansive in sketching his dreams for education in the United States.

40.   In opening remarks, House Speaker Newt Gingrich urged members to ignore polls that show President Clinton with a double-digit lead.