I think the states have an agreement in concept on all the difficult points. I am more than optimistic that we will meet the Feb. 2 deadline.

Pat Mulroy

We've made a lot of really good progress lately; things are moving along well. We're optimistic we'll be able to meet that November date.

Deborah Galloway

I feel pretty confident that I'm going to get both of these teams to state. I'm far more optimistic for both of my teams to make it than I've ever been.

Dave Clark

We are optimistic that we will be able to boost the number of passengers by 15 percent with the new system.

Diono Nurjadin

I'm very optimistic this could come to fruition.

Don Schurr

We're pretty optimistic that we can reach some sort of partnership.

Tom Hudachko

Cautiously optimistic about the plan.

Larry Allen

I couldn't be more optimistic than I am now. I am real excited, and I feel I have something to prove.

Kyle Thompson

We are optimistic about the future of the plant, and we believe that we are going to be here for a long, long time.

Bruce Cox

We see few reasons to be optimistic about 2006.

Robert Schulz

We are still optimistic a deal can be reached with Ford to save it.

Spence Jackson

I'm fully optimistic that Randy and I can work through the night and come up with a comfortable [agreement].

Brian Mackler

The goal for the campaign is $30 million. Actually, we're doing fantastic. The target date is to have it all raised by the end of 2007, and I'm cautiously optimistic that we'll have reached our target well before that time.

Brad Bates

The market is optimistic about next year and some operators are buying now in advance, expecting rises in early January.

Gabriel Jafet

I am not pessimistic or optimistic but I am realist about trying to get support from colleagues to the bill.

Joseph Crowley

We need to be as optimistic as we can be to spread freedom. I'm not as concerned about domestic issues. If we can't be safe in our day to day life, nothing else is important.

Kay Brooks

We are hoping within two weeks. That is very optimistic on my part.

Karl Hobbs

I'm very energised about the prospect of helping the country face some daunting challenges, and I am guardedly optimistic about the enormous potential for positive change.

Louise Arbour

An optimistic outlook for the economy indicates a robust demand for funds, increasing the pricing power of the banks.

Mihir Vora

I'm cautiously optimistic. If it passes, great. If not, we'll revisit the income tax again.

Mayor Gene Parkison

Am I optimistic or pessimistic? I'd have to say I'm anxious.

John Nolan

Our performance reflects the efficiencies that now exist in the company, and we are optimistic about our ability to capitalize on the opportunities presented by our fast growing market.

David Peterschmidt

That's pretty good news because it means investors did not become defensive. They remain optimistic.

Hugh Johnson

I really think we can be more optimistic than we could have been six months or a year ago.

Patrick Faure

I think investors were too optimistic about an earnings recovery in the first quarter.

Bernadette Murphy

We're reasonably optimistic on the economy, but markets are going to be difficult. I'd be cautious.

Nick Skiming

Any one of them can help us now. We are optimistic. We are set up to be an up-tempo and defensive-minded team next season.

Roger Griffith

Companies are as optimistic as they have been for the last five quarters over which we've seen job gains. Hiring intentions are holding at a high level.

Jeffrey Joerres

We are certainly going to see a rate cut here. The market is very optimistic.

Tomas Taterka

I'm cautiously optimistic. During the month of August, so many residents go out of town for the month and it's also hurricane season, so there is a low in the campaign when we need to be fully up and running.

Vicky Schroeder

We're optimistic that we will be able to achieve the target.

Handaka Santosa

I think the press has been sucked in by the rhetoric of brinkmanship. I've been optimistic all along.

Andrew Zimbalist

You're more optimistic than I that bootleggers will move into the regulated areas.

Fred Taylor

Too many of us have been through the downturn so consequently we're saying that if this takes another downward spiral and we're left with large debt, where are we going to be? We're cautiously optimistic.

Jim Wildemann

We're optimistic as an industry. We hope to keep aging baby boomers skiing as long as we can, while seeing them bring their children and grandchildren to the slopes.

Tim White

I'm very optimistic. Current research is going very much in that direction and there are a few drugs that stimulate bone formation.

Tim Skerry

It's an exciting time for us, and I just hope that it'll work. I'm pretty optimistic that it will work.

Rodney Bordeaux

I'm not as optimistic as I was, but it's not all over. The parties are still talking.

Mark Vaile

We're improving, although the score today isn't reflective of that because of the difficult conditions. But the attitude and effort is there. We're optimistic it's going to keep getting better and better for us.

Brian Davis

We are guardedly optimistic if the weather continues to cooperate.

Zev Yaroslavsky

We remain optimistic that between now and the date of the scheduled vote we will be able to move ahead and address these community concerns.

Maria Alvarado

That would be a dream come true. But the fact that it isn't going to happen doesn't make me less optimistic.

George Mirabal

This is a bit of consolidation ahead of the major data that we get tomorrow. The forecast for the data is relatively optimistic, although that optimistic outlook does not seem to be played out in the markets.

Todd Elmer

Heading into camp, I know there were a of questions. But I think we answered a lot of them. I think guys are a lot more optimistic based on how things have gone so far, what we've seen. I think we're starting to gel.

Justin Hartwig

But we haven't seen a negative impact. It's going well and we're very optimistic that the impacts are going to be low.

Andy Ackerman

I would say I'm cautiously optimistic going into the season.

Rich Seidman

I'm optimistic we'll have some good news by January.

Ric Clarson

What we are seeing coming out from these officials, both the government and the Bank of Japan, is that they are extremely optimistic on the economy. All of this is proving to be extremely positive for the yen.

Sharada Selvanathan

We anticipate in having him. I'm just trying to be as accurate as possible (about the injury). We're far more optimistic than we were two weeks ago.

Jack Del Rio

We've gotten to the point where Cisco needs to be more optimistic than they have been.

Timm Bechter

If this good momentum can be maintained in the next five years, we can foresee a comparatively optimistic future.

Fan Xiaojian

We're much closer to settling today than yesterday. It's looking much more optimistic. We're hopeful to have a deal for the court on Wednesday.

Bob Krabbe

We're pretty optimistic about what will happen in the market in 2006.

Jim Lynch

They are very much taking it seriously. We're very optimistic.

Cecilia Johnson

I'm not very optimistic at this point. The big thing is the demand on jobs that they have, on outsourcing our jobs . . . to anywhere in the world that can do it cheaper.

Buzz Hargrove

Knowing that last year was a close match and this year we've got nothing to lose, we're optimistic.

Brianna Williams

I think the report was a bit overly optimistic. I find it strange that although they admit there's no good data, they come out as very optimistic that this isn't that big a deal.

Ron Hira

The company delivered a profit report that surpassed even the most optimistic expectations.

Frederic Ruffy

We are cautiously optimistic that the impact of the infection stage of this particular variant of the Code Red worm ... has been minimized.

Ron Dick

On the margin, the statement reads as if the Fed has quite a bit of confidence in the economy. There's a fairly optimistic undertone about the economic momentum.

Jeff Young

We're cautiously optimistic now that Y2K is behind us.

Steve Hill

I?m not optimistic, I?m realistic. And I?m ready.

Joe Burns

The overall indication in December is continued economic growth in the non-manufacturing sector with a cautiously optimistic outlook as we enter 2006.

Ralph Kauffman

We remain optimistic that the strength of Florida's economy is going to carry us through any worst-case scenario.

Amy Baker

It's illegal for teachers to strike and counterproductive to raise it. Mayor Bloomberg gave the teachers the largest raise in history and is optimistic that we can agree to another one.

Jordan Barowitz

I'm very optimistic about what can come out of this, provided we enter it with the right spirit.

Niall Fitzgerald

We are not particularly optimistic about the U.S. market in the next six months and next year.

Carlos Ghosn

At this point, I'm cautiously optimistic and we'll see what happens.

Harold Taylor

That's the million-dollar question. We're optimistic. But we're waiting to see what's in the budget.

Mike Boulus

Very optimistic that we are going to find a financing partner quickly.

Jason Olim

Johan showed promise in India and we are bold enough to give him another opportunity. I am also optimistic that Nicky has the experience and desire to bounce back into the one-day squad.

Haroon Lorgat

I'm optimistic about the new shows.

Marc Berman

We're certainly guarded with the weather, how it's coming in right now and how it's going to play out in the system. But right now we're very optimistic.

Gary Bardini

I'm very optimistic for the next 18 to 24 months.

John Segner

When I look at the world I'm pessimistic, but when I look at people I am optimistic.

Carl Rogers

We could have as many as 200 orders in 2004. We are optimistic about the opportunities this year especially for the 7E7.

Randy Tinseth

I'm very optimistic that early next year we might be debt-free or have very little debt.

Frank Stronach

I think Gates had a very optimistic view of the world.

Scott Chasin

According to the National Homebuilders Association, that is a heroic assumption. We're really being optimistic with that figure.

Loren Scott

They both have a positive approach, and they both have an optimistic vision. Where we need 15 percent, we've got 9 and he's got 6, they'll come to us, and where he's got 9 and we've got 6, we'll go to him.

David Swanson

We are very optimistic of the possibility of arriving at a final agreement... I believe this week we will arrive at some concrete results.

Ali Rodriguez

You're never by yourself. The worse thing you can do is to stop fighting and not be optimistic about it.

Denise Lewis

If we run in the coming elections under the current leadership, we will be dealt a hard blow, beyond any doubt. We will lose between five to 10 seats and this may be optimistic.

Uzi Landau

I'm more optimistic about growth in the euro region. If growth continues through 2006, we'll see a further improvement in the employment picture, which would make the euro region even stronger.

Stephen Webster

The No. 1 thing is they both have the will to win. They both want to win. Tim loves coach Meyer's high energy, his enthusiasm and his intensity. He aims high and he's optimistic and those are qualities Tim really likes.

Pam Tebow

The negotiation committee remains optimistic that an agreement can be reached without work stoppage.

Gilles Hallé

I'm always optimistic at the beginning for the season. I'm always optimistic. I keep going. A bad day at the ballpark is better than a good day anywhere else.

Carol Dennis

People were overly optimistic. And now people are overly pessimistic.

Jon Alterman

In the south, it looks pretty optimistic. If the weather is good from now on, we'll have minimal problems.

Alf Warkentin

The way it feels right now, I'm not totally optimistic.

Damion Easley

I am relatively optimistic that by the end of the day there will be statements that we have substantive agreements.

Karl Falkenberg

He can't put on a uniform and go to work. He cannot be conventional. But you can see in the movie -- he has a very positive and optimistic attitude, though there is evident frustration and anger.

Bennett Miller

I am optimistic about the economic recovery.

Joaquin Almunia

We're all excited with the poll results and optimistic that we can get this support in June.

Robert Yarris

These talks will continue and we remain very optimistic about the outcome.

Keith Wyness

We are guardedly optimistic concerning our performance over the second half of this year.

John Whitacre

We are cautiously optimistic we will get some good results today.

Robert Holleyman

We're optimistic that it's going to include an awful lot of things that is going to make us proud to have bass pro in the community.

Scott Ledbetter

We have drawn lessons from the previous elections and we are cautiously optimistic that glitches will be reduced to a minimum.

Bongani Finca

I'm optimistic that the Valley has been made aware of it.

Jane Albright

We are very optimistic on the rest of the year.

Sumner Redstone

The only way we can do what we do is to be absurdly optimistic.

Christine Vachon

Cautiously optimistic would be a good phrase, ... I hope that we can sustain the momentum.

Paul Wolfowitz

The game experience of the front seven gives us optimistic views that we will be able to continue our sack accumulation records.

Scott Squires

We do have people that are looking into it, and we're optimistic that FEMA is going to pick up 100 percent of the cost.

Mike Davis

The market opened a lot more optimistic today because it looks like the risk of changes to economic policy have diminished.

Jorge Knauer

We have an aggressive fund-raising strategy that will pay off this month, allowing Chris to communicate his optimistic ideas with Democratic primary voters.

Jason Stanford

We didn't qualify too well. I'm very hopeful that we're just looking at fine-tuning. I'm pretty optimistic about Sunday.

Philippe Lopez

I don't want to put a deadline on it, because you never know, you set yourself up for failure. But I'm very optimistic.

John Godfrey

I just don't have a gully in front of my house to take it away. I'm more optimistic this will work than my neighbors (are optimistic).

Jeanne Phillips

We feel very optimistic that we could put a package together that would be very attractive for any national developer.

Don Schurr

Pending the finalization of funds that are expected in the near future, we are optimistic that Spaceport Singapore will quickly become a reality.

Lim Neo Chian

We haven't gotten clearance to play him (Johnson) yet, but he feels better. There is little to no swelling in his leg. We are optimistic that we'll have him back in a few weeks.

Kerry Martin

I'm cautiously optimistic. I think we can make a little bit of noise in the conference this year.

Lew Sweitzer

The Federal Transit Administration is optimistic, as we are, about being able to complete the project.

Henry Nutbrown

One message we get is that the stocks people buy when they're scared -- basic materials, beverages, foods -- did not do as well. Investors are more optimistic about the economy.

Hugh Johnson

But that would be optimistic.

John Mcmahon

We have a lot of talented players joining us, and I'm optimistic it's going to give us the winning edge.

Gwen Weatherford

Almost everybody here in Bali feels sad and depressed. There is nothing to laugh at given the current situation here. But, we have to be optimistic and I am very positive about opening this Arcade.

Jango Paramartha

When I'm thinking like a historian, I tend to be a little depressed. But when I'm thinking like a Christian, I tend to be optimistic.

Mark Noll

We can't be optimistic that we can persuade Beijing to change their stance. The future will be difficult.

Albert Ho

We know the level of competition (we will face) and we're optimistic at this point.

Nort Thornton

He's a very intelligent kid with off-the-chart makeup. He's very tough mentally, loves challenges, works very hard and is always optimistic.

Jeff Kingston

As a coach you are always optimistic, you always look forward to next season. And that's what I'm doing.

Shane Voss

The commentary was a lot more optimistic than I expected it to be given the high oil prices. The outlook was also a little more optimistic than I would have expected.

Helane Becker

Two other interested buyers came forward yesterday. That makes it a very optimistic look to the future.

Dan Cashman

The sky is the limit for him. We are all very optimistic. All he has to do is play within our system. The system will give him the opportunity to make plays.

Rick Neuheisel

This certain beats even the most optimistic forecasts.

Michael Woolfolk

I'm cautiously optimistic that the governors will get together and work to resolve this issue. Both governors have the same end in mind. It's a question of the means.

Jeff Nash

We are quietly optimistic. If you try ... you can't book until April.

Paul Hutton

All the babies are coming along nicely. We're very optimistic about all the babies, guardedly optimistic about the smallest babies.

Patti Savrick

They have every reason to be optimistic, in that the market has delivered incredibly in the last three years.

Mary Farrell

We're optimistic, but we're still cautious. There's a lot that could still go wrong . . . but if this works out, it will be mutually beneficial for both parties.

James Rees

This is just so great. I feel much more optimistic because you struggle to find help and you finally find something that you think will work.

Linda Boyd

We are cautiously optimistic about this. Today was a very good first step. Now, let's just see where it goes.

Dan Senor

I don't think the sector is going to be attractive. Even the most optimistic investor is selling today.

Harry Su

We continue to be very optimistic that, as the economy continues to remain strong, our deliveries in 2006 will be up across the board.

Jack Pelton

For our part, it's something we're not used to, so everybody is quietly optimistic, yet with every single one of us, you'll see no gloating.

Marjory Lebreton

More optimistic than I have been in the past that a deal is there to be done.

Courtney Pratt

We're not overly optimistic.

Nita Lowey

We do feel optimistic, and we don't intend to end the vigil.

Suzanne Hurley

I am fairly optimistic that something will happen, even though I don't know a darn thing.

George Hayes

It's just a matter of time. I'm optimistic.

Rennett Brunofsky

We were optimistic at the beginning that we would have mitigation for our fish and wildlife damages. But now the bottom line is that the Arkansas Wildlife Federation objects to the entire project.

Jim Wood

We just kept fighting. I was real optimistic. I just felt like something good was going to happen to our team.

Zabian Dowdell

I'm optimistic that we'll make a profit for our first year here. We've been breaking even for 10 years.

Brian Shaw

I'm optimistic we can figure out a way to do business with them.

Dara Khosrowshahi

The irony is that while most of us are optimistic about our futures, the reality is clear that accident and disability are more likely to impact us than we care to acknowledge. Clearly workers with employment disability benefits have an edge, and those that plan for their own individual needs are also ahead of the game.

Dan Houston

People are telling you they are still somewhat optimistic about the future, but the current environment is lousy.

Joseph Lavorgna

It's good to see that they are optimistic on improving productivity in the investment bank. Cost growth there has been a drag in the recent past, so that's a positive.

Victoria Stewart

It's gonna be a long haul. But he's fighting really hard. He's young, strong and fit and so we're optimistic about a complete recovery.

Russ Johnson

Was really looking forward to a transplant as a turning point in his life. I'll tell you it was extremely optimistic at the beginning.

Tim Albright

We expect the closure will have some impact, but because we draw customers from all along Route 1 and the coast region, we remain optimistic.

David Fleming

Domestic market is doing well and I am optimistic. The jobless rate will drop slowly below 5 per cent by the end of the year.

Paul Tang

The city is not going anywhere. The heart of the city's economy survived. It will be a different place in many ways. It's a great opportunity to build a great city and correct some of our problems. But if you're not optimistic, then you should get out.

Bob Becker

The history of claims against the military in most instances don't get resolved through the form 95 but through litigation. We would be very pleased if they want to sit down with us, but their history doesn't make us very optimistic.

Jeff Weber

Investors have lost sight of what these companies have to do now to comply with SEC regulations. There is no reason for anybody to give optimistic forecasts since you may put yourself in legal jeopardy.

Stephen Mergler

It will be a bit of a challenge for management, in that they probably don't want to sound too optimistic; it's generally in their best interest to keep expectations moderate, ... At the same time, they don't want to sound too bearish on 2005.

Jeffery Harte

The big revenue drivers this year are the 'X-Men' movie and 'Curious George'. They're very optimistic.

Marla Backer

We are optimistic on 2006 sales as Hong Kong's economy continues to do well on improved incomes as well as increasing tourist arrivals.

Alan Chan

We would like to get something done as quickly as possible, and we are optimistic a deal will be reached.

Jon Gary Herrera

We are optimistic, but one must admit that a great deal of work lies ahead.

Volker Kauder

I'm optimistic we are making the sort of progress that we need to meet our tight deadlines, ... We have come closer together.

Rob Portman

Most of the retailers in our center are reasonably optimistic. Nobody's seeing the headlines of Armageddon that were appearing several months ago.

Keith Campbell

I said that it [the ban] should be lifted. After the discussions today, I am more optimistic that it will be possible to find a quick solution.

Jens Stoltenberg

We are optimistic about cooperation between Chinese banks and foreign strategic investors because the banks are committed to reform.

Ryan Tsang

We remain optimistic that the Department of Justice will conclude that this transaction is not anti-competitive, and that we will complete the transaction in a timely manner.

Jim Finn

I am optimistic that these talks won't collapse.

Michael Glos

The doctors are not optimistic about the situation, whether he can make it through the rest of today.

Frank Lu

I can't be optimistic. I can be hopeful.

Fay Vincent

The market has been quite optimistic on those (companies) as they expect them to have done better than they originally thought.

Rolf Elgeti

We are glad to see that Canadians have values-voters too. We can be optimistic about the end of the social engineering as driven by the Martin government.

Bob Morrison

We remain optimistic and hopeful, and until you can prove otherwise, we'll continue to remain hopeful.

Joyce Kesse

We remain relatively optimistic about the housing market, but we do accept that activity fell sharply in the immediate aftermath of Sept. 11.

Ian Shepherdson

It's really an optimistic show. I think most of the people in this country are optimistic, too.

Charles Osgood

We're glad they are going to hear it. We're optimistic they'll do the right thing.

Patrick Doyle

We are optimistic for the profit which could exceed your plan -- 16 million US dollars and the majority come from the sponsors.

Jiang Xiaoyu

Based on this progress, we think the risk to human health from the distribution of these samples has been sharply decreased. With the ongoing destruction, we are optimistic.

Klaus Stohr

The danger is being overly optimistic about how long it takes to do that.

Russell Schweickart

We are putting all the elements together for a hugely successful league, and we are very optimistic and confident we will not be disadvantaged in any way, ... Our investment group is fully capable of getting this league going and running it.

John Hendricks

They're more optimistic about the costs ... than we are.

Alexander Farrell

He's had so many matches that I don't know if the bonus challenge will change his mind. I'm not overly optimistic.

Anne Worcester

Over the last couple of years, it's been in the 12-13,000 range. That put it in the range where all four classes were drawing around the same. I think we're optimistic we'll see an increase (in attendance). Now we'll find out.

Dick Durost

He was just always a very optimistic guy?always very happy-go-lucky. He?d always brighten your day up, that?s for sure. He?s the kind of guy where a horse could run horrible, and he?d have something good to say about it. The glass was always half full.

Paul Mcgee

It was devastating, but I know Clint. He's the most optimistic person I know, almost to a fault ... You knew if anyone could best this, it would be him.

Bob Barrett

I don't know if a deal is going to get done. I'm not optimistic at this point.

Keith Glass

I'm optimistic. We have a much better attitude on the team this year.

Eugene Kwarteng

I think $8.6 million is a very low number. That's kind of optimistic thinking.

Ernie Slottag

The book is a compelling, sobering and ultimately optimistic look at the state of America's news and newsroom diversity.

Eric Newton

I never like to be too optimistic about contracts because you're really not close until you sign them. Sometimes you can get to the brink and never get it done. But we're pretty positive about our thoughts about him.

Ernie Accorsi

We've been working on this day in and day out. We're optimistic that we can still pull it off, but the action of the Senate doesn't help.

Eric Matthews

People are optimistic but there's still a little bit of caution. They have averted an immediate return to war but we will have to see what happens when they return to talks in April.

Eranjan Kulatunga

It might. But that is an optimistic point of view. Optimism is not a good thing to base your financing on.

Eric Stuckey

The fourth quarter was a good quarter. We are optimistic given that the outlook for global economic growth is good.

Emmanuel Soupre

If you're in farming, you have to be optimistic. It's hard to say what the industry is going to look like in 5 to 10 years, but there will be an industry of some kind.

Ellis Hunt

We are optimistic about our business outlook and our competitiveness in 2006 and expect this to be a year of continuing strong growth in demand in our target markets as well as a competitive landscape that is characteristic of rapidly growing consumer mass–markets.

Eli Harari

The competition is pretty fierce with everyone gearing up for the NCAA Championships. The conditions were less than ideal, but we are optimistic for tomorrow.

Eli Brown

We've gotten more optimistic on earnings on U.S. stocks recently.

Edward Keon

We are delighted at the levels of business announced at Asian Aerospace and the total of 15.2 billion dollars is way beyond our optimistic expectations.

Ed Ng