Austria is at the crossroads of Europe. and at a time when it is reevaluating its policy of neutrality and focusing on reintegrating with the West. I believe that it is in our interest to have Ms. Hunt at the helm in Vienna. Austria is playing a prominent role in the economic development of Eastern and Central Europe. while at the same time. coping with a substantial refugee flow from the wars in the former Yugoslavia. These are issues in which we have a strong interest and on which we should be working closely with the Austrians. Austria has a new President.