= balanced program will be to (1) ¢ — unite the people on Kili and to meke the improvements in physical facilities which will be necessary, Kili, and in any case, (2) for the people who choose to remain on to proceed with the planning of permanent facilities at a location to be determined after a decision is_ finally made concerning whether or not Eneu can be used. I believe strongly that the intense desire of the people to stay in the Bikini Atoll. by going to Eneu justifies our proceeding in a manner which keeps that option open until additional data is available from DOE, presumably, I understand, some time in MR beet 1979, , three —* or! ‘ ~ 2 rareett lete elt ie ot een Abin jae 9 alsa a a Mn cset a a 4 se wees ee ae . _Another possibility which we will explore as an interim measure is the possible joint use of Kili Island and the available area on Jabwor Island by the people. The two islands are relatively close to each other--about a six hour trip by ship-and they complement and supplement each other. It may be possible to ultimately locate some people on Kili and some on Jabwor, or develop a method by which the people rotate between Kili and Jaluit. (on their own volition) can This will require considerable discussion with the people after they are on Kili. Finally, I want to take this opportunity to publicly express my admiration for the people of Bikini and Kili. — In the most difficult and trying of times, upon receiving information = . ; :