6 There is 4 a very significant international issue involved here, with the fundamental argument concerning the rights of the trustees. So that is somewhat the atmosphere in which we are working, and one af this report, the reasons why it is important to get not only in the very best sCholarly form that we can achieve, but also to do so in a minimum of time. Eventually I hope we can aliso declassify the report, Alderson Reporting Company Washington, D. C. to have it published as a piece cd so as medical literature with 10 much medical importante to Civil Defense, 11 interested in radiation injury, 12 So I think 13 concerned with this problem is really very grateful to the 14 group that carried on this investigation 15 achieved a very high order of scientific cooperation which 16 existed throughout 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 Denartmert of Energy Histcrian’s Office AnCHIVES and a lot of other things. we will realize that everybody in the government the program. so effectively and Everyone who was asked to do something did so with very good will and enthusiasm, turned in the very best job he could. There was scrambling for position or notoriety in any way. and no I think it was one of the most satisfactory efforts that anyone could wish for. 22 ARC to people You realize, of course, that the study and the report which you will produce is only the beginning; that the report which is in progress of preparation is only Chapter 1 of a larger volume whose termination cannot yet be foreseen. ‘