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                        VAN KAMPEN HIGH INCOME TRUST II
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OUTBOUND PHONE SCRIPT - Van Kampen Trust


Hello, my name is____________ and I am calling on behalf of Van Kampen
___________Trust .May I please speak with____________________.

Thank you for taking my call.

I am calling to let you know that a special shareholder meeting will be held on
June 22, 2005 for shareholders to vote on an important proposal(s) for Van
Kampen ____________ Trust Before I continue, I'd like you to know this call is
being recorded to ensure we accurately represent your vote.

Have you received your package containing this information?

Are you familiar with the proposal? May I assist you with any questions?

If it is convenient for you, I can record your vote over the telephone right
now. Is it convenient?

For verification purposes may I please have your name and street address?

After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees of your Fund recommends that
you cast your vote "FOR" each of the items proposed for your fund. Would you
like to vote as the Board recommends? 
(If the shareholder does not wish to vote as the Board recommends offer to
review the proposal with them and ask them how they would like to vote - you can
do this by clicking on the vote now link to review their vote card).

Your vote has been recorded. You have voted_______, is that correct?

In the next 72 hours a confirmation of your vote will be mailed to you. Thank
you for your time.