In a May 2009 interview he expressed pessimism about the state of the country, saying there were many problems to be faced.

Some Democrats expressed pessimism about reaching a final deal.

He expressed pessimism that he would ever know the cause of the crash.

Others have expressed pessimism whether the organization can even decide what should happen next.

But there is no means of monitoring the cease-fire, and both sides have expressed pessimism that it would hold.

Stocks declined, with investors expressing growing pessimism about the economy.

This interview is not the first time that Roth has expressed pessimism over the future of the novel and its significance in recent years.

After preparatory meetings last week, officials had expressed deep pessimism that progress could be reached on either issue.

They expressed pessimism that a deficit reduction agreement could be reached this year.

"They were wrong," she said of the former authority officials who expressed pessimism about the cuts.