company and government officials are stationed there. >> it seems like the information that the united states government has, that they said today in testimony before congress saying that spent fuel rods are completely exposed in one of the reactors and that there is no water covering them, that information has not been stated by the japanese government. why is that? >> well, it's a bit difficult for me to explain the perspective of the u.s. official. but let me just tell you that two hours ago, there was a telephone conversation between president obama and prime minister kan. and they discussed further cooperation. president obama extended his willingness to dispatch a larger number of nuclear experts, as well as reconstruction assistance, and the prime minister really appreciated it. >> well, i'm glad he appreciated it, but my question is, if there