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Jack Fields: “Because I am willing to make a commitment to the gentleman that we will have hearings on the subject of derivatives. It…”

On the recordMarch 8, 1995
Because I am willing to make a commitment to the gentleman that we will have hearings on the subject of derivatives. It is my understanding that the report comes out this week from the Securities and Exchange Commission. I think that is subject matter that must be addressed by our subcommittee and we will be having hearings on that particular subject.
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Jack Fields
Texas

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Discussing plans for hearings on derivatives following a report from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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