The only problem is that current law precludes the extension of Commodity Credit Corporation agricultural export credits unless there is a reasonable prospect of repayment.

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The Center for Security Policy calls upon the Commodity Credit Corporation to refrain from any action that would raise further questions about its management of taxpayer resources within its purview.

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The Center expects that, within six months, this will take the form of offering Gorbachev U.S. taxpayer-supported credit lines through the Export-Import Bank and the Commodity Credit Corporation, as well as government-backed insurance coverage through the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.

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