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As humans, we all have necessities.  We must have food, shelter, & clothing.  Today, judge, I want to talk to you about the latter: clothing.  If we hope to increase, or at best change, policy towards Russia, we should do it through one of the basic needs of life, being clothing, but more specifically, Nike shoes.  That is why we, the Affirmative Team, stand firmly resolved: that the United States shall substantially change its foreign policy towards Russia.  Along with this, we reserve the right to define any & all terms.  With this, we present the following observations:

Observation 1: Nike Needs Outposts In Asia

"Nike Runs Fast to Keep Even as Asia Raids Its Lunch Pail," MoneyTalks Column, March 31st, 1998

Nike's growth will depend on re-igniting its markets in Asia. Nike needs to run faster in order to maintain its market share, especially in light of the recent Asian market problems.

Observation 2: Nike Stocks Are Rising

"Chart for NKE," StockMaster, April 7th, 1998

NKE, the symbol for Nike Inc., has done fairly well rebounding on the NYSE.  It's currently at 44 7/8, coming from only 37 , it's year-low.


