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(12:10:20) As was pointed out in that memorandum, Mr. Nussbaum writes that. It is imperative that there be public confidence in the effective and impartial administration of the laws. Political figures and others may seek White House intervention in pending criminal and civil matters, but it undermines the administration of justice if the White House even appears to be interfering in such cases. I think one of the problems, if there is a personal Secretary BENTSEN. Well I share that kind of advice. Senator ROTH. I do, too, Mr. Secretary. Do I have time for one more question? The CHAIRMAN. Well if it goes into a new area, I think we probably ought to stay within the time limits. If it is a very brief followon to this, that is a little different. Senator ROTH. Well it really is a follow-up on this question. The CHAIRMAN. Can you do it in a minute or so? Senator ROTH. I would hope so. Mr, Secretary The CHAIRMAN [continuing]. Because I do not want to trespass on the time of others. Senator ROTH. Mr. Secretary, is it your position, or would it be your position that the rules of confidentiality applying to sensitive, nonpublic matters such as criminal referrals, should be waived or not waived in respect to the White House? In other words, you did speak of a need of high White House officials, or Administration officials being able to discuss matters. Secretary BENTSEN. Under certain conditions. Senator ROTH. Under certain conditions. Secretary BENTSEN. And I don't think there are clear enough guidelines on that. That is something I think that should be pursued. 43 As I said earlier, I have! sent word to the Attorney General's department that I want their counsel on it. Senator ROTH. My time is up, but I may have further questions. The CHAIRMAN. Senator Boxer. OPENING COMMENTS OF SENATOR BOXER Senator BOXER. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Secretary, I just want to say, putting aside this matter for just a moment, congratulations on the job you are doing for our economy. There is another good report today, Secretary BENTSEN. Thank you. Senator BOXER. I am really encouraged by what has happened since this Administration took over in terms of what is happening to real people in their lives. Secretary BENTSEN. Thank you, very much, Senator. I must say, I am very pleased with the way the economy was going. If I could write down the numbers arid have my choice, I don't think I could do much better. Senator BOXER. You are right. That is very good news for us. Mr. Secretary, I want to first say that I have been around here only a couple of years, and then in the House for 10 years. I don't know anyone who is more respected by the Members of this Body, and this is a tough place. You know, you never want to be the first one to leave the room. [Laughter] Secretary BENTSEN. I know. Senator BOXER. But I can tell you that Secretary BENTSEN. Senator, you are generous.
(12:13:45) In studio NINA TOTENBERG and DON BODE segue to House Bank Committee Hearings at which ROGER ALTMAN is testifying (12:15:15) Roger Altman testifies before the House Banking Committee - this House hearing footage runs for the rest of the tape
(12:30:04) ROGER ALTERMAN testifies before the House Banking Committee
(14:00:00) ROGER ALTMAN testifies before the House Banking Committee (14:02:00) Commentary of hearings hosts NINA TOTENBERG and DON BODE from tv studio, they also talk to DAVE MCCONNALLY of WTOP Radio Washington, DC (14:18:15) Senate hearing resumes: AFTERNOON SESSION The CHAIRMAN. Committee will come to order, please. Let me invite all those in the room to find seats for themselves, As I indicated earlier this morning, our second witness today would be Mr. Eugene Ludwig, who is here with us now. He is the Comptroller of the Currency. Mr. Ludwig, I understand that you have a statement that you want to deliver and I'm going to ask you to do that. Before I do, let me ask you to stand and raise your right hand. Do you swear that the testimony you're about to give is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God. TESTIMONY OF EUGENE A. LUDWIG COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CUR RENCY Mr. LUDWIG. I do. The CHAIRMAN. Very good, We'll make your full statement a part of the record. Why don't you go ahead and deliver whatever remarks you wish to deliver now. Mr. LUDWIG. Thank you. Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee, I am pleased to appear before you today in connection with your inquiry into communications between officials of the White House, the Treasury Department, and the Resolution Trust Corporation relating to the Whitewater Development Corporation and Madison Guaranty Savings & Loan Association. Too much of the public discussion of these topics has flowed from rumor, speculation and innuendo. It is time to clear the air and get to the facts. Your hearings will help all of us set the record straight, put these issues behind us, and get back to business. As you are aware, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has no jurisdiction over the Whitewater Development Corporation, nor over Madison Guaranty Savings & Loan Association. Neither in my capacity as Comptroller of the Currency, nor in my capacity as a director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, has anything related to Whitewater or Madison come before me, except for two unsolicited copies of Freedom of Information Act requests from reporters that I will describe more fully in a moment.
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