1.   His comments contrasted with earlier, pessimistic remarks by American negotiators.

2.   His comments contrasted with recent remarks from other Bundesbank officials, who have warned of an inflation threat.

3.   His comments contrasted with recent remarks from other Bundesbank officials, who have warned that inflation may accelerate.

4.   His comments contrast with doubts expressed by Defense Secretary William S. Cohen last week.

5.   The comments contrasted with bullish comments he and other officials made earlier this year when the economy showed signs of strengthening.

6.   His comments contrasted with the line adopted by his Democratic Party, which has openly questioned the validity of any results from the lawless south.

7.   His comments contrasted with those made on Wednesday by U.S. State Department spokesman James P. Rubin who gave an upbeat appraisal of Yugoslav compliance with its commitments.

8.   His comments contrasted sharply with his recent upbeat prediction that the economic slump would soon near an end.

9.   His comments starkly contrasted with the line adopted in recent days by his Democratic Party, openly questioning the validity of any results emerging from the lawless south.

10.   His comments contrast those of other statements from UN officials.