has further complicated the situation. But he echoed what the White House spokesman said Monday, that the United States is not considering withdrawing from the region, but rather how it will move ahead toward its goals.

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This will move the region from a current-account deficit to a surplus, causing the demand for dollars to subside.

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The expectation is that another 500, 000 people will move into the region by 2005.

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Organisers said traffic problems and insufficient space were the main reasons for the move from the region.

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