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i: December 21, 1978
‘Amata: Kabua, Chairman
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Marshall Island:*Political Status
- Commission -::
‘Majuro, Marshall Islands
96960
Dear Amata:
I want to expand somewhat upon my December 20
letter to Ambassador Rosenblatt, a copy of which I sent
to you in yesterday's mail. Also, I want to suggest
that we sit down at the earliest opportunity to discuss
what I had to say to Ambassador Rosenblatt.
I haveathreshold problem:
It is not clear
whether Mr..Rosenblatt has consciously undertaken to
. vesolve the United States': responsibility for radiation
related. claims-in.the context of the political status
negotiations..“From several different sources available
to me, I am getting different and conflicting indications, but his plan may be to work out financial
arrangements for the Marshall Islands as a whole
without mention of the specific needs of the People of:
Rongelap,
Utirik and Enewetak,
and then dispose of them
with inclusion in the compact of a broad general clause — —
precluding any and all other kinds of United States'
assistance or programs. This would effectively terminate all on-going programs and legally foreclose any
possibility of
erything I say
as you know we
and, hence, do
FOOGHES
other future assistance.
(Nearly evhere could apply equally to Bikini, but
are not counsel for the People of Bikini.
not presume to speak on their behalf.)