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113Uncorrected/ Not for publication- 08.12.2009Therefore, we have to practise it so that the people can understand itbetter. Thank you very much, Sir.THE VICE-CHAIRMAN (PROF. P.J. KURIEN):(Ends)Thank you, Mr.Natchiappan. Now, Shri Rahul Bajaj. Actually, it is my name writtenthere; I am not reading it. I am giving my chance to you!SHRI RAHUL BAJAJ (MAHARASHTRA): Sir, I fully associate myselfwith the comments made by two learned speakers, especially Mr. N.K.Singh and Mr. Arun Jaitley. I think, they have made very valid points.From the last but one para of the Minister's Statement, we arehappy to learn that while negotiating this Round, which has started from2001, the essence of this Round, as we all know, is the developmentaspect of the Round, which means a slight climate change of commonbut differentiated responsibilities, less than full reciprocity. That has tobe kept in mind. And, Sir, we note that protecting the interest of poorfarmers and of Indian industry and seeking greater market opportunitiesfor our farmers and industry are the key elements. That is absolutelycorrect. Though, for agriculture -- I think, Mr. Jaitley also said so -- byand large, for the coming years, our interests are going to be moredefensive, rather than offensive, the subsidy is given especially, Sir, bythe US, France and Japan. Sir, as we talk of the US, both domesticsupport and export subsidy, of course, they have carried for agriculturalproducts, is so serious as our former Commerce Minister said: "Howeverinefficient the Indian farmer may be, he can successfully compete withthe US farmers." That is why the US farmer needs subsidy but theIndian Treasury cannot compete with the US Treasury. So, we have to