The case for optimism in looking ahead to the 1980s.

Certainly, looking at my own area of industry, I see little cause for optimism.

Since about 1930 the world has given no reason for optimism whatever.

I believe there is reason for both hope and optimism.

However, i don't seem able to share your reasons for optimism.

To be sure, some students say there is reason for optimism.

But they believe there is reason for their optimism, because none of those players are coming off career years.

And the record on that front gives little ground for optimism.

The new jobs data did offer reasons for optimism, though.

On the other hand, your position in the Commission also calls for optimism.