...to the member who has been out front on all of this, Congressman Horton from New York. Mr. HORTON. Thank you very much, Madam Chairman. I want to thank you for scheduling this hearing on the important matter of employees' suggestion programs. Although this program...

...can. I don't think that is one you can perfectly investigate. Senator KOHL. Thank you, Dr. Bryant. Senator Akaka. OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR AKAKA Senator AKAKA. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I would like to join my colleagues in welcoming the many distinguished guests who are...

...review is going to be made public? Mr. STICKNEY. I presume it will, yes, sir. Senator LEVIN. Okay. Senator Akaka. OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR AKAKA Senator AKAKA. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I will keep my remarks brief. I join you in welcoming Mr. Stickney and his lovely family...

...Representatives in veterans' affairs and many different areas. We are very pleased to have you here, Senator Akaka. OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR AKAKA Senator AKAKA. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Thank you for this opportunity to make a few remarks concerning the pending nominations...

...OPENING STATEMENT OF HON. HOWARD WOLPE, MEMBER SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Mr. WOLPE. Thank you very much, Madam Chairman. I want to thank you for convening today's hearing to review the Smith Barney report of the Department of Energy's uranium enrichment...

...had a strong interest in this particular problem and I have been delighted to work with him on it. Senator Akaka. OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR AKAKA Senator AKAKA. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased that the Committee is holding this hearing on ceramicware...

...the go-ahead or not. Senator LIEBERMAN. OK. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My time is up. Chairman GLENN. Thank you. Senator Akaka. OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR AKAKA Senator AKAKA. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate having the opportunity to join you today to receive testimony regarding...

...that it faces with you during the course of the hearing. Senator PRYOR. Thank you, Senator Cochran. Senator Akaka? OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR AKAKA Senator AKAKA. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Congressman Thornton, I am glad to see you again, and I'm glad you are here to support...

...Chairman. Senator LIEBERMAN. Thank you, Senator Kohl, and please now welcome our colleague from Hawaii, Senator Akaka. OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR AKAKA Senator AKAKA. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank you for convening this hearing today, and also to commend you on your...

...record as if read. [The prepared statement of Senator Thurmond appears on page 34.] Senator MURKOWSKI. Senator Akaka. OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR AKAKA Senator AKAKA. Thank you very much. Mr. Secretary, I want to congratulate you and your staff for working so hard to produce what I hope...