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I have asked the Department of Energy to complete the

tests on Eneu foodstuffs as rapidly as

is possible and I have

been assured that the task has the highest priority.

While we

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fully share the hopes of the people of Bikini that Eneu will be
found to be acceptable, prudence requires us to look to another
location for their temporary resettlement.
involves extensive study,

and a temporary relocation would be necessary in the meantime,
in any case.
Of the four proposed relocation sites,
my recent trip,
Atoll.

namely,

The third

I visited two during

Kili Island and Jabwor Island

site, Majuro,

in Jaluit

I have visited many times,

and

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Preference number two obviously

the fourth Ailinglaplap, was considered to be the least acceptable to the people.
Jabwor Island

in Jaluit Atoll

and Kili Island are considered

to be the best sites, although both have serious disadvantages as
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well as certain advantages.

The pros and cons of Jabwor Island

are as follows:
1)

Jabwor Island
Pros

a)
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People of Bikini have rights to area-on Jabwor
Island which would be their residential area,

b)

Has a lagoon with good fishing.

c)

Better community facilities--schools (elementary

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