41.   Putin voiced optimism about the situation in Chechnya on Tuesday.

42.   Sarajevans voiced the optimism that the visit has inspired in a capital that has learned to live with the disappointments of a halting and fragile peace.

43.   Still, he voiced optimism.

44.   Similar optimism was voiced in Mexico, which is in Group E, and Colombia, which is in Group G.

45.   Syria also is negotiating with the Jewish state, and both sides are voicing optimism.

46.   U.S. trade officials, however, voiced less optimism, saying significant gaps still divide the negotiating teams.

47.   While promising to do more, Greenspan is also expected to voice more optimism that better days will soon be here.

48.   Zedillo voiced optimism Friday that the two parties could resolve the Tabasco conflict diplomatically.

49.   Hanan Ashrawi, a member of the legislative council, voiced optimism about the basic law.

50.   Israel Broadcasting Authority director-general Motty Kirchenbaum voiced optimism.