31.   Mel Martinez, secretary of housing and urban development, said Tuesday that he welcomed the proposal.

32.   Mueller said he welcomed the proposals.

33.   On the other side, a coalition of business and industry leaders and the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce welcomed the proposals.

34.   Palestinian officials have welcomed the proposal.

35.   President Clinton welcomed their proposal.

36.   Rep. Richard Gephardt of Missouri, the Democratic leader, said he welcomed the proposals.

37.   Sen. George J. Mitchell of Maine, the majority leader who has broader national health legislation pending before the Senate, welcomed the proposals in the measure.

38.   Second, they felt the new management no longer welcomed proposals for new ventures.

39.   The first three sectors welcomed the proposals.

40.   The Mexican delegates welcomed the proposals, but said much work remained to be done.