:38:02
And, of course, his congratuIations
on your discovery. . .
:38:06
. . .which may prove to be among the most
significant in the history of science.
:38:12
Now. . .
:38:14
. . .I know there have been some
confIicting views. . .
:38:18
. . .regarding the need for
compIete security in this matter.
:38:22
More specificaIIy, your opposition
to the cover story. . .
:38:26
. . .created to give the impression
of an epidemic at the base.
:38:30
I understand that beyond it being
a matter of principIe. . .
:38:35
. . .many of you are troubIed
by the concern and anXiety. . .
:38:38
. . .this story of an epidemic might cause
to your reIatives and friends on Earth.
:38:44
I compIeteIy sympathize
with your negative views.
:38:48
I find this cover story
personaIIy embarrassing, myseIf.
:38:53
However, I accept the need
for absoIute secrecy in this.
:38:57
And I hope you wiII too.
:39:02
I'm sure you're aII aware
of the grave potentiaI. . .
:39:05
. . .for cuIturaI shock
and sociaI disorientation. . .
:39:07
. . .contained in this situation. . .
:39:10
. . .if the facts were
prematureIy made pubIic. . .
:39:12
. . .without adequate preparation
and conditioning.
:39:16
Anyway. . .
:39:18
. . .this is the view
of the CounciI.
:39:21
The purpose of my visit is to gather
additionaI facts and opinions. . .
:39:25
. . .on the situation. . .
:39:27
. . .and to prepare a report
to the CounciI. . .
:39:30
. . .recommending when and how
the news shouId eventuaIIy be announced.
:39:36
If any of you wouId Iike to give me
your views and opinions. . .
:39:40
. . .in private, if you Iike, I wiII be
happy to incIude them in my report.
:39:46
WeII, I think that's about it.
:39:49
Any questions?
:39:53
Dr. FIoyd, have you any idea
how much Ionger. . .
:39:56
. . .this cover story wiII
have to be maintained?