Others in Oak Ridge shared information confidentially, and encouraged me to seek the truth. Seventeen years later, our leaders need the steely determination of Harry Truman, Earl Warren, Thurgood Marshall and Sam Ervin. He is still hated by DOE Oak Ridge managers. He is still seeking the truth. This is a very special day, with meaningful legislation possible, if not this year, then next year.
Individual efforts can change history.
Our struggle is righteous and it can and should be won. The bill should not be limited only to plant workers, but should include family members and residents poisoned by DOE or suffering genetic abnormalities. In my humble opinion, if Congress has to kill a bad bill now to pass a good bill later, then so be it. DOE should not control compensation of its own victims, or pick and choose which victims it will compensate. This is a blatant conflict of interest.