Raul Ruiz actually said...

these fine particles, particle matter 2.5 microns and substance from a fire in California can travel clear across the country.

The only plausible source was exposure to these burn pits.

if we cannot disprove, then it is very possible that there is a link between the burn pits and the health effects that our veterans are faci...

If you have a high enough suspicion for a severe enough consequence, then you need to act, and you need to act now.