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~ The function of the former OICD brings to ITS a renewed emphasis on the 

 strengthening of overall bilateral and multilateral agricultural relationships ~ an increasingly 

 important factor. 



~ On a more personal note, the cross-fertilization of FAS and the personnel of the 

 former OICD will enrich the employees of both organizations. 



2. Does FAS identify new markets ? 



-Yes. 



~ Identifying the growth markets isn't the hard part - knowing how to develop them 

 is the challenge. Our analysis indicates that countries of the Former Soviet Union (FSU), 

 where we are concentrating very large resources, would not return to a growth trend for 

 some years. While these countries are important for long-term growth, we need to also 

 focus on southeast Asia, Latin America and elsewhere for quicker returns. 



This is an easy judgment. What we don't yet know is what changes in our various 

 export and promotional programs will best capitalize on the new circumstances in these 

 markets. The trade and investment program and agribusiness information center obtained 

 from the former OICD will assist in this determination. 



3. Budget constraints . 



~ There is no question but what American agriculture needs is more aggressive 

 exporting. This is the growth engine for U.S. farm income and agriculture generally. 

 Where else do we see growing - not saturated - markets? 



— All elements in FAS support one another — I can't say at this point whether we can 



