I know MPLA board member Nick Nekai. I know him to be an honorable man who stands up for what he believes in. Indeed, he stood up in my backyard repeatedly and spoke highly of my character, having read the story of my 27-year quest to fulfill the vow I made as a kid to my mom to find out how and where her brother \u201cdisappeared\u201d during World War II (I had in 1999). I also know that Mr. Nekai stood up at the MPLA board meeting on Aug. 17 and stated for the record that the permit Azmar International was to obtain would be \u201cnull and void in 60 days\u201d if we were unable to meet the additional requirements. I can\u2019t understand how he can stand up now, according to your article, and say that there will be no conditional permit issued in the interim and \u201ceven when Azmar submits all the requirements, we will not automatically give them a permit.\u201d What? I can\u2019t believe Nick had spoken highly of my character to cover up what he thinks of my intellect. It is beyond anything rational to believe that Azmar International or any other legitimate company should be forced to turn over its list of clients and tens of millions of dollars only for the chance of obtaining a permit. A permit allowing it to spend $15 million to take the risk of excavating a product from a remote island that the global market is willing to try but does not necessarily need? No, this can\u2019t be the Nick Nekai that I know. As I stated to you in my previous correspondence, there must be a mistake somewhere along line.<\/p>\n
Can you request a copy of, or the opportunity to hear the Aug. 17 MPLA board meeting recording to find out what\u2019s going on?<\/p>\n
Kenneth Moore
\nAzmar International<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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