Thomas Daschle: “the Senate is about to reauthorize the special committee's operations for a specific, limited period. It is my…”

“the Senate is about to reauthorize the special committee's operations for a specific, limited period. It is my understanding, and that of all my colleagues on this side of the aisle, that the special committee will conclude its hearing schedule no later than June 14, 1996, and further, that no other committee of the Senate intends to hold hearings on Whitewater-related matters thereafter. I have also discussed with the majority leader and will commit to him that it is not the intention of Members on this side of the aisle to object to the special committee meeting under the provisions of rule XXVI nor to obstruct the special committee's progress, thereby preventing them from completing their work pursuant to the latest deadlines outlined in this resolution. It is the further understanding on this side that the report of the special committee, required to be submitted to the Senate pursuant to Senate Resolution 120, will be submitted no later than the close of business on June 17, 1996. It is also our understanding that the majority leader does not believe any amendments, motions, or resolutions will be offered in the Senate regarding further extensions of the operations of the special committee beyond June 17, 1996.”