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EXHIBIT 6
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference made to our firm under the caption "Accounting and
Auditing Experts" and to the use of our report dated March 1, 2000, as to
American General Life Insurance Company, in Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to
the Registration Statement (Form S-6 No. 333-87307 and 811-08561) of American
General Life Insurance Company Separate Account VL-R.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
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ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Houston, Texas
October 9, 2000
