Brasília, 12/15/2003 (Agência Brasil - ABr) - President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says that the scenario for 2004 will be compeletly new ("totalmente inovador"). According to the president, there is a novel combination of factors in the economic sector: interest rates in decline, price stability, strong exports and a government willing to expand the availability of credit. Lula recalled that when he took office the situation called for harsh measures and sacrifices. (AB)