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The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned [ or lost ] on an investment in the Fund ( assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions ) . " This is just the beginning , " said Democratic National Committee Chairman Governor Howard Dean during the announcement , " today we are launching our plan , but as our team continues to work with the state parties we will announce additional investments in the weeks ahead . U.S. holdings of Western European stocks increased 34 percent , mostly as a result of price and exchange rate appreciation and the two large acquisitions of British and German stocks in payment for the direct investments in the United States . It should lead to lower lending margins and thus cut the cost of borrowing for investments in the local economy , according to Mr Lemierre . " During his tenure , he shaped and guided the way in which we communicated our commitment to safety , investment in the future and continuing opportunities for all Americans . Moreover , the restructuring of firms faced with large debt repayments and interest-rate hikes , and their urgent need for funds , combined with lower stock prices , provides opportunities for MNCs to undertake direct investments in the region through mergers and acquisitions ( M & As ) involving host country firms , including firms that otherwise might go bankrupt . Third , the U.S. Customs Service has the expertise and the experience to deal with imported contraband products and already has made a substantial investment in the introduction of non-intrusive inspection systems and other equipment needed to detect the smuggling of contraband . In line with its majority shareholding , Dalkia International is also making a further equity investment in the company . We have an enormous opportunity now to perpetuate our prosperity in a knowledge-based economy by increasing our investments in the users and producers of information - and the most important contribution we can make is in education .