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for some years. 



The principles are clear that must guide our review: -^. ic , 



* Moving exports effectively and supporting farm income; 



* Protecting program integrity and minimizing program costs; 



* Making our programs as user- friendly as possible. 



* Providing better service to our diverse clients. 



While each of our programs needs a review in preparation for the Farm Bill, let me 

 lay out some priorities: 



1. Market Promotion Program ~ This process began in connection with the budget 

 reconciliation exercise. We've made some changes in close consultation with the Congress. 

 We are examining further changes to improve a program that undoubtedly has been a major 

 success in expanding high value exports. 



2. Export Enhancement Program - If we are as successful as I believe we will be 

 in concluding the Uruguay Round, the EEP will be scaled back and we will be focusing on 

 targeting, restructuring, and necessary operational modifications. 



3. GSM-102/103 -- As our other major export tool, the credit guarantee programs 

 also are priorities. , . 



4. P.L. 480, Title I Operations - As perhaps the oldest of our operational 

 programs, it is certainly high time to look at our commodity and freight tendering functions. 



~ In the cooperator and development programs, we need to look at other changes to 

 improve efficiencies and insure we are working in countries where we derive the most 

 benefit from scarce resources. 



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