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--The U.S. must take the leadership to ensure that "de jure" 

 commitments become "de facto" and operationally acceptable 

 commitments. 



The U.S. should undertake an aggressive pro-active strategy over the 

 next 12-24 months as the Uruguay Round is implemented. We should 

 challenge under the GATT any country that is not properly implementing 

 its agricultural commitments, or is attempting to circumvent the 

 competitive trade objective. 



History has shown us time and again that countries negotiate 

 agreements, but then they seek to "interpret" them in ways to maximize 

 their benefits and minimize their potential costs. 



We cannot permit this to happen again, or we will have won the war but 

 lost the victory. 



In closing, Mr. Chairman, no country has a better potential than the 

 U.S. to be a winner in the global agricultural trading system if we 

 are committed to a long-term strategy and direct our unmatchable 

 resources and abilities to that mission. 



Thank you. 



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