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would not be a bad exercise. In fact, that is something that we're 

 thinking about pursuing in the back of our own minds rather than 

 passing the buck to somebody else. Really, that is what we are here 

 for. 



We have this constant opportunity between the authorizing com- 

 mittee and the appropriating committee in which we in the past 

 have never really talked to each other. But I am very encouraged 

 with Chairman Durbin's activities thus far and his staff in that I 

 believe we are making some steps in that direction that might 

 prove to be helpful in this endeavor. 



Mr. Smith, any questions? 



If not, we have another series of votes on the floor. I will submit 

 to each of you a list of questions to which I would like you to re- 

 spond in writing. 



We thank you for your patience and your contribution. Your en- 

 tire testimonies have provided some valuable information to this 

 member and I believe I speak for Mr. Smith in that endeavor also. 

 We look forward to working with you. Thank you for your contribu- 

 tions. 



This subcommittee hearing will be adjourned. 



[Whereupon, at 1:40 p.m., the subcommittee was adjourned, to 

 reconvene, subject to the call of the Chair.l 



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