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types of agreement and details of implementation that may be devised 

 or adapted to carry out cooperation toward joint objectives. All 

 these considerations are discussed here. 



No attempt has been made to pass judgment on the various technical 

 approaches being undertaken. However, we have tried diligently to 

 reflect accurately the attitudes and concerns expressed during our 

 meeting and visits. 



In looking back over our work, I believe that we have established 

 the need for the United States to articulate its goals, programs, 

 schedules, and commitment more clearly as a prerequisite for the 

 negotiation of cooperative activities. I believe also that we have 

 set forth a number of conditions that should be satisfied in 

 cooperation. And I believe that we have recommended useful 

 initiatives for the Department of Energy to consider as it pursues the 

 topic . 



John F. Clarke and Michael Roberts, of the Office of Fusion Energy, 

 have lent their encouragement and substantive support throughout our 

 study. The many individuals listed in the Appendixes, who 

 participated in our domestic workshops and in our meetings abroad, 

 thoughtfully and graciously supplied the substance of our work. My 

 fellow members of the committee gave of their enthusiasm, their time, 

 and their insights. Finally, we were ably supported by the staff of 

 the Energy Engineering Board, led by Dennis F. Miller, its Executive 

 Director, who was largely responsible for initiating the study. John 

 M. Richardson, Study Director, provided day-to-day guidance and 

 support. The cheerful and ready efforts of Cheryl A. Woodward in the 

 full range of administrative matters was valued by all who worked with 

 her. All these contributions I acknowledge with sincere thanks. 



Joseph G. Gavin, Jr., Chairman 

 Committee on International Cooperation 

 in Magnetic Fusion 



