Both of these lawsuits have played a prominent role in brining national awareness to US governments problem of discrimination against minority farmers. In turn these cases have also played direct and indirect role in providing more opportunities for minority participation in federal government sponsored farm programmes. It is important to know that the key to the effectiveness of both settlements however has been the strict supervision over government conduct by effective and responsive judicial system. For this audience lawyers and non-lawyers alike, I hope these positive experiences provide ideas for constructive action in other countries where farmers and small land owners face similar circumstances. As I conclude I must tell you that our next endeavour is to join the effort to bring similar justice to parallel cases of women and Latino American farmers. Stay tuned. Thank you for allowing me to be part of this discussion