71.   But after a week and a half of damaging heavy rains and flash flooding, waterlogged residents welcomed a chance to dry out.

72.   But the Russian leader said he welcomed the chance to work with Berezovsky again.

73.   Estrada has repeatedly said he will not resign and that he welcomes a chance to defend himself at trial.

74.   He also said he welcomed the chance to defend himself in court.

75.   He has been pushing for greater Western security assistance, and said in the spring that Georgia would welcome the chance to join NATO.

76.   He said he supports Griese but would welcome a chance to help the Broncos as they try to salvage their season in the wake of consecutive Super Bowl championships.

77.   He welcomed the chance to return to his regular job as a bus driver, his friends said.

78.   Hingis said she welcomed a chance to avenge her loss to Pierce in the Chase Championships in New York in November.

79.   He steadfastly denies the charges and has said he welcomes the chance to prove his innocence.

80.   House Majority Whip Tom DeLay of Texas welcomed the chance to speak at the conference.