401205 i: December 21, 1978 ‘Amata: Kabua, Chairman 7 Marshall Island:*Political Status - Commission -:: ‘Majuro, Marshall Islands 96960 Dear Amata: I want to expand somewhat upon my December 20 letter to Ambassador Rosenblatt, a copy of which I sent to you in yesterday's mail. Also, I want to suggest that we sit down at the earliest opportunity to discuss what I had to say to Ambassador Rosenblatt. I haveathreshold problem: It is not clear whether Mr..Rosenblatt has consciously undertaken to . vesolve the United States': responsibility for radiation related. claims-in.the context of the political status negotiations..“From several different sources available to me, I am getting different and conflicting indications, but his plan may be to work out financial arrangements for the Marshall Islands as a whole without mention of the specific needs of the People of: Rongelap, Utirik and Enewetak, and then dispose of them with inclusion in the compact of a broad general clause — — precluding any and all other kinds of United States' assistance or programs. This would effectively terminate all on-going programs and legally foreclose any possibility of erything I say as you know we and, hence, do FOOGHES other future assistance. (Nearly evhere could apply equally to Bikini, but are not counsel for the People of Bikini. not presume to speak on their behalf.)