It is my view that there is little prospect for lasting reconciliation between the peoples and nations of the Balkans until there is some degree of economic recovery. People arent going to return to homes that exist in communities that dont function. They are not going to return to places where there are no jobs. no schools. no education. and no hope. So much of the Balkans now is in that condition. Given the depth of the problem. we are looking at a project which is almost certainly to be far more lengthy than the financially costly refugee problem. Again. Europe must take the lead. but the United States has to play a part as the international community leader. which it is.