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Representative Holifield concluded by stating:
"I pelieve the forthcoming hearings should provide a
valuable basis for future discussuon of associated problems
involving matters of the highest national importance,
including proposals for cessation or limitation of our
nuclear weapon tests.
The hearings should also provide
excellent: background information for separate hearings being
planned by the Joint Committee on radiation injuries to
Workers ‘and Workmen's Compensation.
Once a thorough base of
understanding is laid," he added, "the Congress and the publi
should be in a much better position to evaluate the pertinent
considerations and to develop sound national policies.
toward this objective that the hearings are directed."
It is
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