31.   A member of the Russian parliament on Wednesday criticized recent remarks by President Boris Yeltsin that the economic crisis is over, saying his view is too optimistic.

32.   Also supporting the dollar have been recent remarks by Japanese officials in favor of a weaker yen.

33.   Although not reported in the official media, the case has underscored recent remarks by officials that China must clean up its blood supply.

34.   Analysts expected the Federal Reserve to raise rates, based on recent remarks by Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan.

35.   Business leaders reaffirmed their intention to strike on Monday in protest of new economic legislation, saying they are unimpressed with recent conciliatory remarks by Chavez.

36.   But in their most recent remarks, they have refrained from mutual criticism.

37.   But it will also provide the opportunity for Samaranch to explain his recent controversial remarks on the subject.

38.   --Cited recent remarks by the business school dean at Kennesaw State College, where Gingrich formerly taught his college course.

39.   Echoing recent remarks by Dutch Prime Minister Wim Kok, Wellink said the Maastricht Treaty, which states the term is for eight years, must be followed.

40.   Her recent remarks unleashed an intense lobbying campaign by the coal and utility industries which would be most affected.