It seems as though if there is no presumption, then it is a pretty high burden for the individual veteran to make the connection claim.

Because we know that exposure to the environment, especially after 9/11 and what happened to the 9/11 first responders, all kinds of health issues that arose.

this agreement may create the space for us to have a--more than a conversation, but one that would lead to some kind of a change in behavior on the part of these state actors.

Considering that this is another group that is seeking a certain kind of status as atomic veterans, then I would be interested to know how many people you have already assessed as having shown that connection.

I realize that it is very challenging to determine the causal effect of exposure to a substance and subsequent health of concerns.

Whatever it is, that we come to some kind of understanding so that state actors do not engage in manipulation and destruction of data.

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Does the Department share my concerns, which echo those of President Remengesau, about China's expansion into this region?

We would be concerned if the Russians used this infrastructure to further militarize or to bolster their military strength in the region.

Would the Department consider economic expansion to CNMI a threat to security in the Pacific region?

I've also recently met with businessmen from the CNMI, who discussed concerns with Chinese economic expansion in their territory.