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EXHIBIT (j)(3)(ii)
Consent of Independent Accountants
We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form N-1A of our
report dated May 5, 2000, relating to the financial statements and financial
highlights of Van Kampen Strategic Income Fund, which appear in such
Registration Statement. We also consent to the references to us under the
headings "Financial Highlights" and "Independent Auditors" in such Registration
Statement.
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
Chicago, Illinois
July 24, 2000