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In my view, the consolidation of the Office of Cooperation and International 

 Development and FAS will avoid many overlapping fiinctions and responsibilities. I think 

 we all agree that efficiency is of the essence. I am concerned that the proposed new 

 name, the International Trade Service Agency, does not reflect the important 

 development activities of OICD at 



In addition, to facilitate this requirement for increased efficiency, FAS must employ 

 all of the latest technology at its disposal. For example, FAS needs to introduce a 

 program to allow a wider distribution of its trade leads electronically. Also, the trade 

 policy staff must be expertly trained to deal with problems relating to import standards. 



All this has to happen while there is more market research on high value added 

 products and their distribution. FAS must help U.S. food manufact-jrers understand fully 

 how the international market works. It is truly amazing to me, and also frightening, how 

 many small and medium U.S. companies have little idea how to sell beyond their borders. 



These are just a few of my ideas on the direction FAS must take to help U.S. 

 producers take advantage of the vast market potential we see all around the globe and 

 particularly in Asia, Latin America and in the former Soviet Union. Let me repeat again 

 that this is an extremely exciting time. The economic stakes are enormous. We cannot 

 afford to stay on the sidelines. It is in our economic interest and in our national interest 

 not to let this economic opportunity slip by. It is imperative that FAS be ready to 

 aggressively pursue these exciting market possibilities. Again, the demand is there. We 

 must be ready to take advantage of it. 



Thank you for allowing me to testify before these distinguished committees. I would 

 be happy to attempt to answer any questions you may have. 



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