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RECOMMENDATIONS 



Given this overall conclusion, two major 

 recommendations follow: 



The first priority should be the establishment of a 

 clear set of policies and objectives and a considered 

 program plan for future U.S. fusion activities . 



The above is a necessary prerequisite for discussion 

 with potential partners and for any long-range commitments 

 that ensue. 



Having carried out the preceding recommendation, 'the 

 U.S. should take the lead in consulting with 

 prospective partners to initiate a joint planning 

 effort aimed at large-scale collaboration . 



This joint planning activity would have to involve 

 groups at the program leadership level and at the technical 

 leadership level in appropriate roles and would have to be a 

 continuing focused activity over many years . 



