o om! Of course, cn ¥ it cannot ever be restored to that condition, but that must be the assumed objective in order that remedial measures — Cun more likely fall within the safest possible limits, and so that on-going efforts will be made to continually add to the knowledge of radiological conditions at Enewetak and refine and improve both risk assessment and remedial measures as the various relevant sciences develop over the years. Not only is the United States trustee for these people, but it hasan especial humanitarian obligation to them because of the uniquely dangerous potential effects due to the use to which the trustee put the Atoll. It is an absolute kind of responsi- bility to both return the people to their home and eliminate the likelihood of so much as a single radiation induced illness or anomaly. . A full measure of gratitude is due and hereby given, however, to the considerable efforts which the United States has made thus far. The planning for resettlement, the radiological survey, the planning for the clean-up, all represent a very large contribyvtion to the ultimate success of the program. And we do not wish to dampen the enthusiasm and interest of the many persons in and out of the government who have given devoted effort thus far. The conments made here are offered in the spirit of cooperation, with the realization that they will be received in that same spirit. 2. Social and Economic Problems Associated with Resettlement Further consideration of the social and economic problems associated with the resettlement must be given. This is perhaps