potential.

Physically,

the island itself is much

more comparable to Bikini than Jabwor Island,
except for the lack of a lagoon.
Kili provides the means,

for the present, of the

Bikini and Kili people remaining together.
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Serious disadvantage of difficulty of access
during four months of year because of no reef and
lagoon.

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Lack of community facilities--school buildings,

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dispensary, community hall, warehouse, etc.

On the basis of all of the factors outlined above, it is
my decision that the people of Bikini Island should be relocated
to Kili Island at this time.

Kili Island's deficiencies are

primarily physical in nature and can be overcome in time.
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the legislation just recently approved by the House of Representatives, provide a funding base for starting the necessary
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