I just wanted to correct the record on that because the subcommittee was in constant contact with the ranking member and chairman since December 21 to deal with the schedule, and at no time was there any delay caused because of someone being out of town. Mr. Cole, in his public statement today, has reaffirmed the position that there has been absolutely no delay in this case and in fact every day our committee met on conference calls.
Addressing the scheduling and communication of the subcommittee.
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