Julian Bond said "I was pleased to hear the thought-provoking comments of the chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee. I thank him much for the work he has done there. Some of the things he said reminded me of an analogy to a totally different situation. When somebody was misusing some scientific facts, the comment was, They used the facts like a drunk uses a light post--for support rather than for illumination. But I look forward to reading the book ``State of Fear'' by Dr. Crichton. We appreciate the ongoing discussions that we will have. ___________________

On the recordApril 7, 2005

I was pleased to hear the thought-provoking comments of the chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee. I thank him much for the work he has done there. Some of the things he said reminded me of an analogy to a totally different situation. When somebody was misusing some scientific facts, the comment was, They used the facts like a drunk uses a light post--for support rather than for illumination. But I look forward to reading the book ``State of Fear'' by Dr. Crichton. We appreciate the ongoing discussions that we will have. ____________________

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Julian Bond

Alabama

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