For example, in matters such as export license applications and foreign availability assessments, Commerce is only required to consult with the Defense Department, rather than obtain DoD concurrence.

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The President of the Export-Import Bank, in consultation with other members of the Export Promotion Cabinet, shall take steps to increase the availability of credit to SMEs.

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The original intent of the amendment, you will recall, was to ensure that due consideration was given to "foreign availability" in determining the utility of retaining certain export controls.

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