Exchange Quotations | Page 9

Our floating exchange rate regime is similar to what obtains in the US, Euro and many other countries - the rate since the beginning of October has been fluctuating but remains stable and that is the pattern we expect to see going forward - this is typical in floating rate regimes.

Our foreign exchange policy remains unchanged. Beyond that, I will not comment.

Just as central bank officials have been saying, what really counts is reform of the foreign exchange formation mechanism rather than the level of the exchange rate. This move is a vital part of that reform.

Just as the brokerages are often a harbinger for things to come in the financial sector, the exchanges will probably fit into that equation of forward- looking financial sector indicators, and they'll revolve around the volume trends.

Just as people have long believed that strengthening ties of trade improves the prospects for peace and the free exchange of ideas, Facebook friendships or Twitter followings already transcend national borders.

Japan is a much larger holder of Treasures, so if they made any change in their foreign exchange policy, that could have a significant and immediate impact on U.S. markets.

Japanese officials make statements like that when we see very rapid movements in the foreign exchange markets because they are concerned such moves can build into stronger trends.

Jamie started the idea when she was in high school. She seemed to befriend the exchange students. She had an Easter egg coloring and an egg hunt. It was so much fun to see the teenagers having such a good time.

The CPPCC National Committee will continue to actively develop its friendly exchanges with foreign parliaments, international organizations, as well as non-governmental organizations.

There is close cooperation and a regular exchange of expertise.