71.   ABC executives have gone to great lengths in recent weeks to express confidence that Disney will not be exerting direct influence over the management of the network.

72.   Afghan and Western officials expressed confidence that they could protect Zaher Shah once he returns.

73.   Afghan and Western officials expressed confidence that they could protect Zahir once he returns.

74.   Administration officials expressed confidence on Thursday that Satcher, who in addition to his clinical work practiced medicine for several years as a family doctor, would pass muster.

75.   After four years of steady decline, officials at the State Department now express confidence that Clinton will fight vigorously to prevent further reductions by Congress.

76.   Advocates of the memorial expressed confidence that despite the new setback, the memorial would be built.

77.   After initially expressing confidence that the FBI would get to the bottom of the matter, Bush officials now are questioning the progress of the probe.

78.   After her own appearance on the show, Messinger expressed confidence that she could unite all Democrats.

79.   Aides and supporters expressed confidence that Gramm would try again in the future, and he left that door open without addressing the issue directly.

80.   After the meeting, Slater expressed confidence that the dispute could be resolved before the bill reaches the Senate floor.