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Dr. Floyd?
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Thank you, Dr. Halvorsen.
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Hi, everybody.
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Nice to be back again.
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First of all, I bring a personal message
from Dr. Howell who...
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...has asked me to convey
his deepest appreciation to all of you...
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...for the many sacrifices
you have had to make.
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And, of course, his congratulations
on your discovery...
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...which may well prove to be among the
most significant in the history of science.
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Now...
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...I know there have been some
conflicting views held by some of you...
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...regarding the need
for complete security in this matter.
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More specifically, your opposition
to the cover story...
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...created to give the impression
that there is an epidemic at the base.
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I understand that beyond it being
a matter of principle...
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...many of you are troubled
by the concern and anxiety...
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...this story of an epidemic might cause
to your relatives and friends on Earth.
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Well, I completely sympathize
with your negative views.
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I find this cover story
personally embarrassing myself.
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However, I accept the need
for absolute secrecy in this.
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And I hope you will, too.
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Now, I'm sure you are all aware
of the extremely grave potential...
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...for cultural shock
and social disorientation...
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...contained in this present situation...
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...if the facts were prematurely
and suddenly made public...
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...without adequate preparation
and conditioning.
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Anyway, this is the view of the Council.
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The purpose of my visit here is
to gather additional facts and opinions...