41.   In the debate Monday, hard-line Protestants hooted when Adams made his opening remarks in Gaelic, a language few in the Assembly chamber understand.

42.   It was hard to tell whether Kim Williams made her opening remark with a hint of sarcasm or a measure of accomplishment.

43.   It will be an hour long, with both Gingrich and Clinton making opening remarks before they take questions from the audience, White House officials said.

44.   Ito, angry at the defense transgressions, took the unprecedented step of allowing prosecutors more time for opening remarks to the jury.

45.   Los Angeles District Attorney Gil Garcetti is expected to deliver opening remarks.

46.   Louis D. Boccardi, president and chief executive office of The Associated Press, was overtly uncomfortable about testifying and made this the major point of his opening remarks.

47.   Microsoft will offer its own opening remarks on Tuesday.

48.   Notably absent was Jeffords, whom Daschle singled out for thanks during his opening remarks on the floor.

49.   Opening remarks are expected to be limited, and the first witness could be on the stand by Friday afternoon.

50.   Opening remarks are expected, but the bill probably will not be voted on until March, said Sam Stratman, a Hyde spokesman.