Gulf War Illness

Mr. Rostker discussed new findings about the number of U.S. troops exposed to gas during the Perisan Gulf War in 1991. Mr. Bacon gave backgr… read more

Mr. Rostker discussed new findings about the number of U.S. troops exposed to gas during the Perisan Gulf War in 1991. Mr. Bacon gave background information on the findings and said that long term health problems are not likely from brief exposure to nerve agents, but the Defense Department wants to learn more. Mr. Walpole talked about the methodology behind the study and its results. Dr. Garthwaite talked about research projects involving Persian Gulf veterans. Following their presentations, panelists took questions from the press. close

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  • Bernard Rostker Special Assistant Department of Defense->Persian Gulf War Veterans Illnesses
  • Bob Walpole Special Assistant Central Intelligence Agency->Gulf War Illnesses
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Gulf War Illness

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Program ID:
88217-1
Category:
News Conference
Format:
News Briefing
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jul 25, 1997 | 5:36am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jul 27, 1997 | 3:05am EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Jul 25, 1997 | 5:36am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 27, 1997 | 3:05am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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