testimony the apparent satisfaction--short of lawsuit--his constituents had with the settlement, and also demonstrated the fact that he, as well as Dr. Conard and others were unaware that soon thyroid disorders would begin appearing, and that some eight years later, would die of leukemia in Bethesda, Maryland. Testimony before the committee follows: (edited) Gentlemen, we are very pleased to hear from you this morning and you may proceed as you may care to. Do you have a written statement, Doctor? Mr. . No. Sir: Senator Church: Very well, why do you not proceed to testify as you would care to and then if we have questions we will put them to you afterwards. STATEMENT OF AMATA KABUA, PRESIDENT OF MARSHALL ISLANDS IMPORT-EXPORT COMPANY AND VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE CONGRESS OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS. ACCOMPANIED BY DR. 7 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My mame is Amata Kabua. I am from the Marshall Islands, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. I presently hold the position of the President of “larshall Islands Import-Export Company, and also serve as Vice-President of the Congress of the Marshall Islands and a member of the Council of Micronesia which represents the views and wishes of the people and advises the High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands on matters pertaining to the administration of the territory. -1s- PRIVACY ACT MATERIAL REMOVED EC yee. EMA TO aera yop . oes ge ad : RIOT ES He Ce ares free wre He : ty 2h By wats