This time, Republican strategists voiced optimism, but acknowledged that eventually they had to find the votes on the floor.

The two sides voiced optimism this morning that they might still be able to reach an agreement today.

Each side voiced optimism that he would lean its way.

In addition, 47pc of the respondents voiced optimism regarding the future of relations with China.

And though it voiced optimism for 2002, it said the year would remain difficult.

Through his last three desperate years in office, Herbert Hoover continued to voice optimism.

As a result, real-estate executives and property owners voice much optimism about the avenue's future.

And officials continue to voice cautious optimism that they can fix relations with Brazil.

In occasional public appearances, the mayor has voiced characteristic optimism.

President Clinton today voiced cautious optimism about the prospects for campaign-finance changes this year.