...distinglished chairman of our committee is here. Perhaps he might have an observation at this time. OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR KENNEDY Senator KENNEDY. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I regret that I ha vent been here for the whole course of the hearings, but I want to welcome the nominees...

...administration of .tfropptag lb.e aomination ot the Ktyear-oTd'e pvt net presi d'exectK The CHAIRMAN. Senator Kennedy. OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR KENNEDY Senator KENNEDY. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On January 14, the day before this committee was to vote on the confirmation of Raymond Donovan, FBI...

...distinglished chairman of our committee is here. Perhaps he might have an observation at this time. OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR KENNEDY Senator KENNEDY. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I regret that I haven't been here for the whole course of the hearings, but I want to welcome the nominees...

...Minnesota, and an esteemed adviser to this committee. Senator Kennedy, I think you have a statement to make. OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR KENNEDY Senator KENNEDY. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I just want to join in welcoming Professor Heller again to the Joint Economic Committee. He's been a close friend...

...too much suffering. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Representative REUSS. Thank you, Congressman Mitchell. Senator Kennedy. OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR KENNEDY Senator KENNEDY. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The numbers released this morning mark an ominous anniversary. President Reagan's recession is now...

...an option and reject this bill, which makes legitimate dual shops illegal. fit Senator METZENBAUM. Senator Kennedy? OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR KENNEDY Senator KENNEDY. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I welcome the fact that we are having these hearings this morning. I want to point out that perhaps an...

...point yield to Mr. Petri, the Ranking Minority Member of the Committee with us today. Mr. PETRI. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I just want to take a moment, first of all, to commend you for holding this hearing, and for the open minded and searching way in which you have for years conducted...

...— if you're willing to stay, Jack — of opening statements. Senator DANFORTH. Yes. The CHAIRMAN. Senator Kennedy. OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR KENNEDY Senator KENNEDY. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I, too, want to join in welcoming Mr. Thomas to the committee and congratulating him...

...Mr. Chairman, I look forward to today's testimony. Thank you very much. Cochairman BIDEN. Thank you. Senator Kennedy. OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR KENNEDY Senator KENNEDY. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. For two decades, the Justice Department's Organized Crime Strike Forces have been a fundamental part...

...— if you're willing to stay, Jack — of opening statements. Senator DANFORTH. Yes. The CHAIRMAN. Senator Kennedy. OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR KENNEDY Senator KENNEDY. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I, too, want to join in welcoming Mr. Thomas to the committee and congratulating him...