Thanks very much, Ms. Richard, for preparing for this and coming. I know it would take a great deal of work. We're very happy you were able to join us, and that your mom and your brother are here. Every time we send members of the armed forces to fight, the family also endures the angst. The service of our veterans would not have been possible without the assistance and the love of the families, so thank you all for coming.
I know we're pressed for time. Ms. Richard, I don't know if you've had an opportunity to review the study. Veterans Affairs commissioned an independent scientific committee to examine depleted uranium. That study was then peer reviewed and it came up with seven conclusions. If I were to read each of the seven conclusions to you, and I apologize for being so quick, could you please tell me if you agree with that conclusion or if you disagree?
The first conclusion of the study is:
Depleted uranium (DU) is potentially harmful to human health by virtue of its chemical and radiological effects.