“During the harsh deportation of the Micronesians in the 1970s, the press took some notice. In response to once reporter’s question, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said of the Micronesians: “There are only ninety thousand people out there. Who gives a damn?” This is a statement of permissive genocide.”

“During the harsh deportation of the Micronesians in the 1970s, the press took some notice. In response to once reporter’s question, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said of the Micronesians: “There are only ninety thousand people out there. Who gives a damn?” This is a statement of permissive genocide.”

— Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz