51.   Their hope is to return the bill to the Senate for quick final passage, thereby avoiding endless House-Senate compromise talks that could doom the bill.

52.   With this Congress in its final days, supporters of the safety legislation were working against the clock to craft a bill that could gain quick passage.

53.   I also appreciate your continued commitment to the enactment of labor law and urge you to seek quick passage by the Thai parliament.

54.   Clinton said Tuesday he supported the Mitchell plan, signalling his readiness to make concessions in exchange for quick passage of the health reform bill.

55.   Clinton has recently embarked on a cross-country tour to urge Americans to press Congress for approval of his health care proposals but quick passage does not appear likely.

56.   For his part, Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, a Republican presidential candidate, said he will work for quick passage.