51.   Both sides have expressed strong doubt a peace deal can be closed in the two weeks Clinton has left in office.

52.   But both sides expressed satisfaction with the course of the latest contacts.

53.   But both sides have been expressing optimism that agreement will also be reached on the issue.

54.   But the rebel side expressed scepticism.

55.   Duc Luong said the two sides expressed particular concern on current financial and currency problems.

56.   During the papal tour, both sides expressed a desire to resume talks, with the rebels even talking about joining the political process.

57.   Entering the negotiations, the two sides expressed different expectations.

58.   Neither side expressed a desire to end talks, however, and negotiators were expected back at the bargaining table Thursday evening.

59.   Neither side has expressed optimism about a comprehensive deal, but both parties said all the main issues would be discussed.

60.   Neither side expressed optimism Tuesday that the more than six months of fighting would end soon.