smith noticed, very resolved and disciplined and not remotely panicking. what have you noticed? much the same thing. our helicopter crews reported that at three of the sites they visited no longer required assistance and that is a positive sign that the ground base relief is taking shape and meeting the needs of the people. it also an increased presence of japan ground defense force and heavy equipment starting to clear up the debris at the sites. by no means is this effort over. it is just getting started but this is encouraging signs that i like to see. neil: you guys are unsung hero in all of this and sometimes, to put it mildly very, very tough.