I just ask my colleagues, and although Mr. Chairman is always very kind, he has his southern manners, to show proper respect to our witnesses who travel at great length and personal expense, including the Administration witnesses who come to testify in front of this Committee.
Stansbury urges colleagues to respect witnesses participating in the committee hearings.
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