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Tesdmony of Keith Scverin 

 Senior Associate, E. A. Jaenke A Associates 



To The 



Suboommittee oo Foreign Agriculture and Hunger 

 U^. House of Representatives Committee oo Agriculture 



Qd 



Russia - U^. Aid and Assistance in Food and Agriculture 



March 30, 1993 



Mr. Chairman, I greatly appredate this opportunity to appear here today. I feel I have some 

 thoughts and views concerning Russia and other states of the Former Soviet Union that could result 

 in more effective assistance on our part, and at less cost. While food and agriculture are central to 

 my comments, I will address broader issues which have a significant impact. This is essential, in my 

 view, if I am to critique what has been done to promote U.S. agricultural products and aid 

 agriculture in Russia. I understand that is my task. 



(Given the highly charged political situation in Russia today and President Clinton's concern about 

 it, it is logical that the thrust of these hearings will be on Russia. However, for a good 

 understanding, Russia cannot be looked at entirely in isolation from several other members of the 

 FSU. Whether recognized or not, a high degree of interdependence between the former Soviet 

 Republics still exists and cooperation between them remains the most expedient way for many needs 

 to be met, if for no other reason than geographic proximity.) 



