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Waco Hearings - DAY 10
WACO HEARINGS: 5:55 - 6:59PM - Master Number 11013 - INTRODUCTION: The following footage of the Waco Hearings consists of the questioning of panelist Attorney General Janet Reno. Questions, and or statements are presented to her from the following Representatives: Shadegg, Schumer, Jackson-Lee, Heineman, Mica and McCollum. Representative McCollum, Zeliff and Schumer also make the closing statements ending the Waco Hearings. 17:55:17 Old footage from Master Number 11014 shows Congressman Shadegg making statements about the destruction of the Mount Carmel gym. 17:58:40 Fresh footage shows Congressman Schumer begins his time by stating "there were no easy answers" about what happened at Waco. Continuing on, he makes several general statements about how the hearings, and Attorney General Reno's role in them. Rep. Schumer then asks Attorney General Reno if she has anything she would like to say. She replies by asserting law enforcement is the toughest job around, and then states she is thankful for the opportunity to get to know Congressman Zeliff and the other Representatives. 18:03:27 Congresswoman Jackson-Lee begins her time by asking Attorney General Reno if she has discovered any information that conclusively shows CS-Gas immobilized and then suffocated any of the Davidians on April 19th. She replies no, and then asserts that CS-Gas will continue to be studied as a non-lethal weapon. 18:05:49 Congressman Heineman begins his time by making several general statements about law enforcement. He then yields the remainder of his time. 18:07:08 Congressman Mica begins his time by stating a report specifies only CS-Gas was used in Israel. 18:07:40 Chairman McCollum begins his time by asking Attorney General Reno why two British SAS Officers were on the scene at Waco. She replies she doesn't know. Rep. McCollum then reads an excerpt from an April 14th memo before asking Attorney General Reno if either the cost of the siege or the fact that the image of the FBI was weaning where factors in decision to proceed with the April 19th raid. She replies neither was, and then adds the only issue was how to safely get the Davidians to come out of the compound. 18:10:35 Chairman McCollum begins closing the hearings and excuses Attorney General Reno. 18:12:19 Congressman Zeliff begins his closing statement. 18:22:42 Congressman Schumer begins his closing statement. 18:37:40 Congressman Zeliff interjects to make a point. 18:38:04 Chairman McCollum begins his closing statement. (CONGRESSMAN MCCOLLUN'S FULL STATEMENT IS NOT HEARD.) 18:57:30 TIME OUT.
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Waco Hearings - DAY 10
WACO HEARINGS: 2:09 - 2:59PM - Master Number 11010 - INTRODUCTION: The following footage of the Waco Hearings consists of the questioning of panelist Attorney General, Janet Reno. Questions, and or statements are presented to the panelist from the following Representatives: Condit, Bryant, Brewster, Heineman, Jackson-Lee, Shadegg, Blute and Barr. 14:09:06 Fresh footage immediately begins by showing Chairman McCollum reconvening the hearings. 14:09:21 Congressman Condit begins his time by making general statements concerning law enforcement. He then asks Attorney General Reno if there should be, as Vice President Gore advised, a consolidation of federal law enforcement agencies. She replies by stating that coordination between agencies has improved. Pressing the issue, Rep. Condit asks if any of the 140 federal law enforcement agencies have any been eliminated in accordance with the Vice President's recommendations. Attorney General Reno replies that none of those for which she is responsible have been. 14:14:58 Congressman Bryant begins his time by asking Attorney General Reno had she known that the Davidians were spreading gasoline, would the raid have been called off. She replies yes, and is then asked about the messages heard via the surveillance taps. Attorney General Reno replies that agents were not able to hear the messages due to background noise, and then asserts that measures have been implemented insuring better taps in the future. Rep. Bryant then asks what questions did the President ask when told of the plan. Attorney General Reno answers they concerned the Davidian children, the raid's timing and alternatives to the presented plan. Pressing the issue, Congressman Bryant asks Attorney General Reno what she told the President in reply to his question about timing. She replies by repeating previous testimony. 14:20:28 Congressman Brewster begins his time by asking Attorney General Reno if she knew of the conflicts that were occurring between the negotiators and tactical officers and the pressure tactics that were used against the Davidians. She replies that she was aware of both situations. Rep. Brewster then inquires whether or not changes have been made at the FBI to insure a repeat of Waco does not occur. Attorney General Reno answers that there is now increased training and cooperation between all federal law enforcement agencies. She is then asked if the FBI plans to consult more religious experts in the future if a situation like Waco occurs again. Attorney General Reno replies yes. 14:25:37 Congressman Heineman begins his time by asking Attorney General Reno if all high-ranking officials were in agreement to proceed with the April 19th raid. She replies by stating she directly spoke with Mr. Clarke and Potts, and that both agreed to proceed. Rep. Heineman then asks what was the role of the expert from Syracuse University. Attorney General Reno answers he was consulted on Koresh's Seven Seals letter. Pressing the issue, Rep. Heineman asks if he felt the letter was a "dodge." Attorney General Reno replies yes, and is then asked if he approved of the gas insertion plan. Attorney General Reno states she doesn't know. Rep. Heineman then asks her if she ever spoke with Mr. Smerick. She replies no, but adds his concerns were communicated to her. Attorney General Reno is then asks what changed her mind in approving the raid. She replies multiple factors had. 14:30:45 Congresswoman Jackson-Lee begins her time by making a series of statements concerning the hearings. She then enters the "Wacmur" / Briefing Report document into the record. Rep. Jackson-Lee then references through several sections of the report before asking Attorney General Reno if agents were given enough information to make proper decisions, and secondly, did the President use any communication system to encourage the raid to proceed. Attorney General Reno replies upon reading the report she developed additional questions, which was why the meeting on April 14th was called. Continuing on, she restates previous testimony concerning how she followed up on all questions and how the President took no direct roll in the events at Waco. 14:37:33 Congressman Shadegg begins his time by stating to Attorney General Reno that it impressive him that she is taking responsibility for Waco. He then makes several statements about past testimony. - 14:40:06 A VERY GOOD PICTURE OF THE MOUNT CARMEL COMPOUND BEFORE ITS' DESTRUCTION. Rep. Shadegg then asks Attorney General Reno a series of questions back to back. First, had she considered abandoning her lunch time speech in Baltimore due to the escalation of the gas insertion. Second, did she know that the compound's telephone line had been cut. Third, had she agreed to the crushing of the gym? Attorney General Reno replies the FBI did advise her not to conceal her speech in order to avoid speculation planning had not proceeded as planned. Continuing on, she asserts that the FBI Negotiators had told the Davidians they would get their phone back if they agreed to reestablish talks. Concerning the destruction of the gym, Attorney General Reno replies the action was "inadvertent." Pressing the issue, Congressman Shadegg asks Attorney General Reno had she known the gym was going to be destroyed, would she have allowed it. She replies by stating the plan called for the making of holes in the front and the back of the compound so as to increase the flow of gas into all its' areas. 14:47:34 Congressman Blute begins his time by stating that besides Koresh, the government is also responsible for Waco. He then asks Attorney General Reno to comment on Doctor Stone's assertion that she was misinformed and mislead about the affects of CS-Gas. She replies that Doctor Stone was asked to look at the events at Waco from the perspective of what could have been done differently during negotiations, and asserts that his recommendations concerning CS-Gas were forwarded to actual toxicologists. Rep. Blute then inquires why Mr. Smerick's recommendations where not considered. Attorney General Reno answers she is not familiar with his testimony. Congressman Blute then asks if the White House retracted their request about being kept informed about changes in the negotiations after Acting Attorney General Gershen relinquished control. Attorney General Reno replies by stating she would have kept the President informed under any circumstances. 14:53:26 Congressman Barr begins his time by eventually asking Attorney General Reno how can situations like Waco be avoided, not necessarily dealt with more intelligently. She replies by asserting that a Critical Incident Response Team has been developed which increases the level of coordination between federal law enforcement agencies. Attorney General Reno then discusses how events following Oklahoma City Interjecting, Rep. Barr asserts that he isn't interested in Oklahoma City, but Waco 14:59:28 TIME OUT.
Waco Hearings - DAY 10
WACO HEARINGS: 2:55 - 3:59PM - Master Number 11011 - INTRODUCTION: The following footage of the Waco Hearings consists of the questioning of panelist Attorney General, Janet Reno. Questions, and or statements are presented to the panelist from the following Representatives: Barr, Souder, Chabot, McCollum, Schumer, Scott, Barr, Watt and Hyde. 14:54:46 Old footage from Master Number 11010 shows Congressman Barr asking Attorney General Reno about policy changes. 14:59:21 Fresh footage shows Attorney General Reno responding to Congressman Barr's question concerning reforms. She replies by stating training and interagency cooperation has been enhanced. 15:00:33 Congressman Souder begins his time by making several statements concerning previous testimony. He then asserts that the evidence supporting the argument the raid proceeded because of concern for the children does not add up. Attorney General Reno replies that is correct, but then reasserts previous testimony concerning why the plan did in fact proceed. 15:08:40 Congressman Taylor begins his time by asking Attorney General Reno if there is anything that she has seen, heard or read that justifies the killing of the four ATF Agents or the wounding of the additional 20 by Koresh and his followers. She replies no, and is then asked if FBI Agents take an oath to enforce all laws regardless of personal prejudice. Attorney General Reno replies yes, and is then asked if Koresh was above the law because of his religious beliefs. Attorney General Reno answers no. Rep. Taylor then inquires of the guilt the surviving Davidians take for the events at Waco. She replies the verdicts received by the Davidians assert their actions are inexcusable. 15:13:18 Congressman Chabot begins his time by asking Attorney General Reno if a school bus of children was hijacked by the Davidians would the FBI has acted in the same manner as it did at Waco on April 19th. She answers yes had all other factors been the same as during the 51-day siege. Rep. Chabot then makes several remarks about Mr. Potts and Ruby Ridge before asking if approving Mr. Potts for a promotion sends the wrong message in terms of accountability. Attorney General Reno replies she has reviewed his role in the events at Waco, and found nothing improper. 15:18:48 Chairman McCollum begins his time by recounting Attorney General Reno's testimony relative to what motivated her to approve the raid. He then asserts that previous testimony does not collaborate her testimony. Continuing on, Rep. McCollum states to Attorney General Reno that it bothers him that she never meet with Mr. Dagaret to determine if more time could have been allocated to negotiations, and then asks her if she truly believed that the gas insertion tanks would not have been fired upon. Attorney General Reno replies by stating she was only pressured to approve the plan by the facts of the situation. Continuing on, she makes reference to the Hostage Rescue Team becoming fatigued, Koresh's tendency to manipulate and lie and how the conditions within the compound were not healthy for the Davidian children. Attorney General Reno then asserts that of course the FBI predicted the Davidians would fire on the tanks otherwise the armored vehicles would not have been used. 15:33:13 Congressman Schumer begins his time quoting several newspaper articles that assert Republicans intend to embarrass Attorney General Reno during her testimony. He then asks her if there is anything that has been learnt from the hearing that would make her question her decision on April 19th. She replies by stating she is assured many on the Majority would never attempt to humiliate her. Continuing on, Attorney General Reno asserts that she and her staff plan to review the hearings to insure there is nothing has been overlooked. 15:35:52 Congressman Scott begins his time by asking Attorney General Reno if it was the FBI's intention to insert gas for a full 48-hours. She replies by stating how insertion was to have been very controlled. Rep. Scott then inquires if the fact that it is difficult to predict a person's reaction to CS-Gas was taken into consideration. Attorney General Reno answers yes, but adds the gas should have had a greater affect than it did. 15:38:25 Congressman Barr begins his time by asking Attorney General Reno why Captain Cook of the Texas Rangers was given Mr. Foster's telephone number at the White House by Texas Governor Richards. She answers she doesn't know. Rep. Barr then asks if Mr. Foster maintained a private Waco file. Again, Attorney General Reno replies no, and is next asked if she knows what might have happened to such a file if it existed. Attorney General Reno answers no. Congressman Barr then states it's odd that questions regarding Waco were directed at the White House. Attorney General Reno comments the issue has to do with the timing of events. Pressing the issue, Congressman Barr asks Attorney General Reno if she is aware of any involvement by Mr. Foster in the events surrounding Waco. She replies no, and is then asked had Mr. Foster maintained a Waco file and it disappeared, should there be an investigation to determine where it went. Attorney General Reno answers it would depend on the file. 15:44:29 Congressman Watt begins his time by discussing the seven recommendations the FBI made regarding Waco. He then asks if the additional training and personnel was made in support of the Exclusionary Rule. Attorney General Reno replies agents now are taught about constitutionality. Rep. Watt then asks what "swat" stands for. Attorney General Reno answers "special weapons and tactics" She is then asked what kind of training does the Hostage Rescue Team receive, and replies it, the Crisis Management and Swat Teams now work together to insure peaceful resolutions can be made in the future. 15:50:20 Congressman Hyde begins his time by retaliating against Congressman Schumer's reading of newspaper quotes. He then asks Attorney General Reno if it is true that she would have done nothing differently in hindsight of Waco. She replies by stating how she would have liked to bring in another Hostage Rescue Team in order to maintain the perimeter longer. Rep. Hyde then reads excerpts from Mr. Smerick's memo as contained in the Justice Report, and then asks why wasn't more attention made of the behavior scientists' recommendations. Attorney General Reno replies by stating many of Mr. Smerick's remarks were made in early March, and then reads experts from the negotiation transcripts, which present information contrasting Mr. Smerick's perspective. 15:56:44 TIME OUT.
Waco Hearings - DAY 10
WACO HEARINGS: 8:00-9:02AM - Master Number 11004 - INTRODUCTION: The following footage of the Waco Hearings consists of the questioning of panelist Attorney General, Janet Reno. Questions, and or statements are presented to the panelist from the following Representatives: Hyde, Schumer, Lofgren, Zeliff, Bryant, Schiff and McCollum. 15:54:10 Old footage from Master Number 11012 shows Congressman Hyde reading excerpts from Mr. Smerick's report. 15:57:47 Fresh footage shows Attorney General Reno responding to Congressman Hyde's question about consulting with behavioral scientists. She states that the Crisis Management Team now better balances increasing pressure while at the same time maintain negotiations. 15:58:10 Congressman Schumer begins his time by stating the "Foster File" contained one document which was made available to both the Majority and Minority. He then states that Texas Governor Richards had nothing to do with the Waco investigation. 15:29:44 Congresswoman Lofgren begins her time by asking Attorney General Reno if the use of CS-Gas should be forbidden by law enforcement. She replies no, and is then asked how are funds allocated for different situations, and if current budget cuts is making things difficult. Attorney General Reno replies that because of increased corporation between various departments at the FBI resolutions are more speedy, therefore, costs are kept down. 16:03:23 Congressman Zeliff begins his time by thanking Attorney General Reno for a job well done in Oklahoma City, and then asks that a document from Judge Migfoot be placed into the record. He then makes several statements about accountability before asking why no one from the FBI has been disciplined for Waco. Attorney General Reno replies by stating law enforcement requires independence, and then asserts she can't find any basis for discipline within the FBI. 16:13:29 Congressman Bryant begins his time by making several comments about Texas Governor Richard's giving out Mr. Foster's telephone number. He then asks Attorney General Reno if she retained the ability to cancel the raid at all times. She replies she doesn't know what the FBI would have done had she called the raid off since agents were in a dangerous situation. Rep. Bryant then states it is difficult to believe that the FBI thought by destroying the compound that gas was going to be more affective regardless of the fact there were 35 mile per hour winds. Attorney General Reno replies by stating Acting Attorney General Gershen would agree the President acted accordingly with the Waco situation. She then states Governor Richards may have given out Mr. Foester's number because she did not know the Attorney General was. Attorney General Reno then states the reason she didn't cancel her Baltimore meeting was because adverse attention may have been drawn to the situation, but asserts she was in constant communication. 16:19:22 Congressman Schiff begins his time by asking Attorney General Reno who was in charge of perimeter security at Waco. She replies the FBI, and is then asked if the FBI ever asked for help from local Texas law enforcement agencies. She replies yes, and adds assistance was received, but asserts that nothing could have replaced the Hostage Rescue Team. Congressman Schiff then asks Attorney General Reno if the Davidians who exited the compound after March 31st were checked for weapons and explosives. She replies yes, and then asked what was done with those people. She replies the children were given to family members, and others were taken into custody. Pressing the issue, Congressman Schiff asks if arresting the Davidians consequently made those remaining inside not want to leave. Attorney General Reno answers she couldn't let them leave knowing they participated in the killing of the four ATF Agents. Rep. Schiff then asserts that there was no prior example of a gas attack like the one that occurred at Waco. Attorney General Reno replies she knows, and is then told that Agent Jamar had stated he would have waited a year for Koresh to come out. Attorney General Reno answers she would have also. Pressing the issue, Rep. Schiff asks about the other issues. Attorney General Reno replies she would have waited only if she was given assurances Koresh was in fact going to come out. 16:25:59 Congressman McCollum begins his time by asking Attorney General Reno if it was improbable that mothers were to have exited the compound with their children. She replies by restating previous testimony. Rep. McCollum then asks since it was know that the tanks were likely to have been fired upon, and that the goal was to get the Davidians to come out, why was there still a rapid insertion of gas. Attorney General Reno replies she looked at every possible option, and made the best decision she could given the situation. She then restates previous testimony. Congressman McCollum then asks Attorney General Reno if she was told about Mr. Dagaret's 10-day promise of surrender. She replies by stating she reviewed Koresh's letter but isn't sure if it made specific mention of 10 days. 16:33:47 Chairman McCollum recesses the hearings due to a vote. 16:34:02 The Sub-Committee Chamber is shown in recess. 16:36:40 TIME OUT.
Waco Hearings - DAY 10
WACO HEARINGS: 5:04 - 5:59PM - Master Number 11014 - INTRODUCTION: The following footage of the Waco Hearings consists of the questioning of panelist Attorney General, Janet Reno. Questions, and or statements are presented to the panelist from the following Representatives: Buyer, Jackson-Lee, Clinger, Coble, Mica, Ehrlich, Bono, Chabot, Taylor, Shadegg and Schumer. 17:03:47 Fresh footage immediately begins by showing Congressman Buyer asking Attorney General Reno if she viewed the events of April 19th as a hostage or barricade situation. She replies a barricade situation. Pressing the issue, Rep. Buyer states it looked more like an arrest. Attorney General Reno replies by asserting Waco was not a military operation. Congressman Buyer then reads an excerpt from a report, which details how various efforts undermined the Waco operation. He then asserts that if he was President he would want to be kept informed before telling the Attorney General Reno she did nothing wrong in her handling of Waco. She responds by stating she was alerted to the tensions that existed between FBI Agents, and that efforts are being made to insure tactical and negotiation teams work better together. 17:11:12 Congresswoman Jackson-Lee begins her time by asking Attorney General Reno if upholding the Exclusionary Rule is important. She replies yes, and is then asked if the FBI plans to consult more experts in the future to insure constitutionality is protected. She replies yes, and is then asked about the strengthening of FBI Swat Teams, the military's role in Waco and whether or not it was a good idea to have allowed lawyers access to the compound. Attorney General Reno replies by stating the military was not directly involved in Waco, experts will be consulted and the Hostage Rescue and Swat Teams are becoming interchangeable. 17:19:21 Congressman Clinger begins his time by making a series of statements about the hearings. He then asks Attorney General Reno if the decision to proceed at Waco should have been made by the President. She replies by stating law enforcement is a "quasi judicial function" that needs to act independently of the President and Congress. Pressing the issue, Rep. Clinger asks if communication in a situation would be better if all agents reported to a single leader. Attorney General Reno replies that whenever a better checks and balance system is available that is a good thing. 17:24:35 Congressman Coble begins his time by stating Secretary Bentsen's acted "very cavalier" during his testimony when questioned about why he didn't take a more active role in Waco after the FBI assumed control. He then asserts that the bulldozing of Mount Carmel should not have taken place after the fire since it destroyed evidence. Attorney General Reno responds the bulldozing occurred after the site investigation was completed, and then asserts that unless the site remained secure, any evidence found after the fact would not have been creditable. She then states greater communication now exists between Justice and Treasury. 17:29:24 Congressman Mica begins his time by restating how the Majority was delayed in receiving the Briefing Report. He then asks Attorney General Reno if CS-Gas reports such as Amnesty International's were provided to her. She replies by asserting that Justice did everything possible to provide information to the hearings. Rep. Mica then inquires what Doctor Salem mentioned about the affects of CS-Gas on children. Attorney General Reno answers by restating that Justice did everything they could to provide records. Interjecting, Chairman McCollum asserts that Justice did a fine job in providing information, and adds the Briefing Report was given, but amongst a much larger report. Attorney General Reno responds by asserting she received the Briefing Report on April 12th, and immediately had questions about the safety of children, therefore, she consulted Doctor Salem. Continuing on, she states the Amnesty International report does not specify if CS or CN Gas was used. 17:36:58 Congressman Ehrlich begins his time by asking Attorney General Reno if Doctor Salem consulted with a pediatrician. She replies yes. Rep. Ehrlich then yields his time. 17:37:40 Congressman Bono begins his time by asking Attorney General Reno if Doctor Salem relied on the conclusions of the British experts. She replies she doesn't know exactly where his information derived from, but asserts that her decision was based on several sources. Congressman Bono then asserts, after a lengthy lecture on the affects of CS-Gas that it is troubling so little information was consulted pertaining to the affects of CS-Gas. Attorney General Reno replies by stating the foremost experts on the subject were consulted, and then asserts to Congressman Bono that had he know such information before, why didn't he bring it up with the experts when they were testifying. 17:43:31 Congressman Chabot begins his time by asking Attorney General Reno if she was aware that the school bus area was intentionally blocked during the April 19th raid. She replies no, and is then asked if FBI Agents failed to acknowledge the Davidians' religious beliefs and tendencies. Attorney General Reno replies by stating the gas was not effective due to the wind conditions on April 19th. Rep. Chabot then inquires if the Davidians didn't come out because the gas was not intense enough. Attorney General Reno replies yes, and is then asked if the President was told that gas insertion would escalate if the tanks were fired upon. She answers yes. 17:48:54 Congressman Taylor begins his time by recounting previous testimony before asserting that David Koresh is responsible for the killing and wounding of the ATF Agents and for the murder of his followers. Continuing on, Congressman Taylor states how additional witnesses should have been brought to testify against Koresh in the hearings. He then makes several general statements about law enforcement. 17:53:20 Congressman Shadegg begins his time by making statements about the cutting of the telephone line to the compound. He then asserts to Attorney General Reno that the destruction of the gym placed the Davidian children in harm, and states that it is frustrating that closure on this issue can not be made. She replies by stating she shares his frustration and will review the information. Rep. Shadegg then asserts to Attorney General Reno the fact Koresh was not allowed to speak with Agent Rodriguez during negotiations, even though he promised to release a 6-year old child, conflicts with her testimony about wanting to save the Davidian children at all cost. She replies by stating it is important to remember why Agent Rodriguez was not allowed to speak with Koresh. 17:58:40 Congressman Schumer begins his time by stating 17:59:15 TIME OUT.
Waco Hearings - DAY 10
WACO HEARINGS: 9:00 - 1:30PM - Master Number 11015 - INTRODUCTION: Footage of Master Number 11015 exists only on VHS format. No description has been made of this footage. Consult the Research Department for further information.
Waco Hearings - DAY 10
WACO HEARINGS: 5:30 - 7:30AM - Master Number 11016 - INTRODUCTION: Footage of Master Number 11016 exists only on VHS format. No description has been made of this footage. Consult the Research Department for further information.
Waco Hearings - DAY 10
WACO HEARINGS: HIGHLIGHT REEL 2 Master Number 11017 - INTRODUCTION: The following footage of the Waco Hearings consists of three excerpts from Master Number 10917. 01:00:01 DERIVED FROM MASTER NUMBER 10917, TIME CODE 11:07:41 Congresswoman Rob-Lehtinen begins her questioning by asking Mr. Morrison if he stands by his conclusions in the Justice Department report. He responds that he does. Keeping with Mr. Morrison, Congresswoman Rob-Lehtinen asks him who was responsible to abort the raid. He replies that the abort procedure was stated in the report, but that agents had not followed it. There were, Mr. Morrison states, "red flag" indications that would have justified an abort. Those were loosing the element of surprise and a lack of information flowing to the team's tactical leaders. This issue, Mr. Morrison states, signifies a lack of experience and a lack of a clear chain of command. Rep. Rob-Lehtinen then asks why is it important to have only one person in command during such operations. Mr. Morrison states one person needs to be responsible, and that such a person must have all possible information available to them. Going further, Rep. Rob-Lehtinen asks Mr. Morrison who had such control. He states that such power rested at three different levels, and that a breakdown in organization and communication prevented any level from aborting the raid. Turning to Mr. Ishimoto, Congresswoman Rob-Lehtinen asks if he had found information proving the presence a drug nexus to have been falsified so that the assistance of the military could be gained. He replies that the ATF had a basis for their belief, but that it was very weak. Nonetheless, he states, the ATF pursued the call after receiving encouragement from ATF leaders, officials from the Pentagon and representatives from the Texas Governor's Office. 01:06:05 DERIVED FROM MASTER NUMBER 10917, TIME CODE 11:31:57 Fresh footage shows Congressman Zeliff beginning his time by asking Mr. Ishimoto to comment on a report which describes how the ATF lied about the presence of a meth lab in order to obtain extra equipment from the military, and so that increased funding would be pooled into the ATF from future budgets. Based upon his research of Justice Department documents, Mr. Ishimoto states the report to be false. Mr. Ishimoto also states Mr. Sarabyn had stated in an interview that the possibility of a lab did exist. Congressman Zeliff then asks Mr. Coonce about his professional experience in dealing with such labs in Texas, and the dangers associated with them. He replies the labs are toxic and explosive. Rep. Zeliff then asks him what training is needed by agents to properly deal with such an environment. Mr. Coonce states the agents must have a good understanding of the processes used to mix the chemicals, the nature of the chemicals themselves and that to handle them agents would have to be O.S.H.A. (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) certified. Rep. Zeliff asks the panelists to read along as he quotes from a document detailing the presence of a meth lab at the Mount Carmel compound. He then asks Mr. Coonce if the DEA uses heat-sensing devices to detect the presence of meth labs. He replies, but doesn't specify answer to the question. Congressman Zeliff then asks what agency would be the lead agency in dealing with a meth lab. Mr. Coonce states that although the DEA specializes in such matters, it wouldn't necessarily be called in to help coordinate a raid. Continuing with Mr. Coonce, Rep. Zeliff asks if the DEA was contacted by the ATF about the raid on Mount Carmel. He replies that he does not know, but that he will find out. 01:10:30 DERIVED FROM MASTER NUMBER 10917, TIME CODE 11:54:14 Chairman McCollum begins his time by focusing questions at Mr. Basset. He asks Mr. Basset how long he was with the FBI, and if he was involved with their Crises Management Division. He replies 23 years, and that he was the Director of the Crisis Management Program during his last five years with the FBI. Congressman McCollum then asks him to explain what the program was, and if his responsibilities would have been used in the planning of the raid on Mount Carmel. Mr. Basset states it involved special operations, and that he wouldn't necessarily have been involved in such a planning effort. The point, Congressman McCollum states is that Mr. Basset's background is creditable. Mr. Basset agrees he is an expert. Rep. McCollum then asks him if the dynamic entry was the most dangerous type of entry available to the ATF, and if it would have required special training of those agents involved. He replies that it is dangerous but doesn't specify if special training was needed. Rep. McCollum continues by asking about the lack of cover surrounding the compound and if it was a negative factor for the ATF. Mr. Basset agrees that the lack of cover was a major problem. Mr. Basset is then asked what the best alternative would have been to the use of a dynamic entry. He cites that arresting Mr. Koresh away from the compound would have been a favorable alternative. 01:13:15 TIME OUT.
News anc Comics: Trib Establishing Shots
23.00.57.- EXT shots of Chicago Tribune distribution warehouse. Fleet of trailers awaiting hook-up w/ truck. 23.03.09.- tight LS delivery truck driving on lot, reversing to a bay door for loading. 23.03.38.- panning EST shot distribution area; sign on building says CHICAGO TRIBUNE; delivery truck passes in FG. 23.04.41.- EST shots Tribune Tower in downtown Chicago.
Bicycle Trick Riding, no.2
Opens with a man riding a bicycle in a backwards circle, on a stage with a painted backdrop of a city street. He dismounts, then remounts the cycle and rides in a forwards circle, pausing and balancing for a moment as he rears up and spins the front wheel. Continuing in the circle, the man moves in front of the handlebars and continues pedaling briefly. For his next trick, the cyclist makes one circle and then pauses center stage as he does a balancing act to the left side of the bike, with his left leg on the pedal and his right on the front wheel. Ends after he remounts but continues to hold the bicycle motionless. From Edison films catalog: "Neidert," of national fame, does stunts on his wheel that are simply wonderful. Makes his bicycle rear up, and rides around the stage on his back wheel; besides a lot of other easy things, such as riding on one pedal and riding backward, seated on handlebar. 50 feet. $7.50.
Waco Hearings - DAY 10
WACO HEARINGS: HIGHLIGHTS REEL 3 - Master Number 11018 - INTRODUCTION: The following footage of the Waco Hearings consists of three excerpts from Master Number 10916. 01:00:01 DERIVED FROM MASTER NUMBER 10916, TIME CODE 10:41:04 Congressman Schumer begins his time by addressing the statements made by Rep. Schiff. His first question is directed to Mr. Sanders. He asks him about the cases he has brought against the AFT, and the general nature of his law firm. Mr. Sanders states he has been involved in such cases, and that his firm represents clients that have grievances against the Justice Department; the ATF is a component of the JD. Congressman Schumer then begins a series of questions involving Mr. Sanders. Rep. Schumer first asks if the National Rifle Association referees clients to him. He replies that he does obtain such clients about three or four times per year. Rep. Schumer then asks him about his former ATF career. Mr. Sanders states he left the organization in 1984. Continuing on, Mr. Sanders is asked of his connection with Tonya McTaska, and if he had been with her anytime during the past four to five months. Mr. Sanders replies that he has meet with her during the past months. Rep. Schumer then asks when and where the meeting occurred. He replies there where three occasions. The first was at the NRA building in Virginia. Another was at the NRA office in Washington D.C. The other was in the office of a congressman. Rep. Schumer asks which congressman, and then what the purpose of the meeting was. He replies that it was the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Lightfoot, and that the congressman was interested in learning the ATF's views on different matters. Rep. Schumer then asks if Ms. McTaska ever introduced him as being a retainer of the NRA. Mr. Sanders states she did not. Congressman Schumer then asks of the duration of his involvement in the NRA. He replies it has existed for some time. Mr. Sanders is then asked if he knows Warren Cassedy, former NRA Executive Director for Legislative Action. He replies that he knew of Mr. Cassedy while affiliated with ATF, but not afterwards. 01:04:30 DERIVED FROM MASTER NUMBER 10916, TIME CODE 10:46:32 Congressman Schiff begins his second round of questioning by asking the panel if the ATF needed to use the allegation of a possible drug nexus in order to gain the assistance of the National Guard. Mr. Coonce agrees that they did. Rep. Schiff then asks if the military would assume the ATF's appeal to be true, and that if it were false it would be a serious matter. He agrees that it would be. Rep. Schiff then asks Mr. Coonce if the military is called in due to a drug violation, then the warrant's primary charge would detail a drug violation. Mr. Coonce agrees that is true in the majority of incidences, but states exceptions due exist. Turning to Mr. Ishimoto, Rep Schiff asks him if the raid was, or was not, well planned, and what, if anything, should have been done differently. He states that during his review of Justice Department documents it became clear the raid did fail, but that the plan had a reasonable chance for success. In terms of what should have been done differently, Mr. Ishimoto states better surveillance gathering. 01:06:30 DERIVED FROM MASTER NUMBER 10916, TIME CODE 10:52:13 Congresswoman Thurman begins her questioning by asking Mr. Morrison if he made a throe report of his Justice Department investigation. Mr. Morrison states that at no time was he ever prevented from obtaining any information, and that his findings are sound. Continuing on, Mr. Morrison states that he did find problems with the ATF's case management and intelligence management. Mr. Ishimoto adds that he, and Mr. Morrison, had total access to all JD reports, that no conspiracies were detected, that there were signs of inexperience with certain officials, but no criminal negligence on any individuals' part. Rep. Thurman then asks Mr. Ishimoto about the recommendations he made in his report. He responds by stating the agencies should be conscious of the lessons they have learnt from Waco. Going further, Rep. Thurman asks what steps can be taken to prevent a repeat of Waco. Mr. Morrison again references her to the contents of the Justice Department report, but states the training of ATF officials has not kept pace with the expanding roll of the agency. 01:08:35 TIME OUT.
Computer Room-Paper Recycling Facility
Computer Room - Paper Recycling Facility
Testimony of Alfred Rosenberg
MS Nazi officer ALFRED ROSENBERG describing the early Nazi struggles for power (testimony, in German). Filmed for use at Nuremburg trial. Rosenberg, known as the "party philosopher" was active in nationalist , anti-republican organizations such as the Thule-Gesellschaft and was an early member of the NSDAP (Nazi party).
It's Fair Weather: Throngs Greet 2nd Year Of Exposition
The New York World's fair opens for its second and final season on the optimistic note that it will do better than last year when it ran up a deficit of $17.5 million. Despite the fact that the admission charge has gone up to $2.50 officials expect to attract more than the 27 million who attended the fair last season. The New York World's Fair with throngs enjoying the day. Crowd walking towards the camera. The World Fair's Monorail and people walking below it. Vice President Hubert Humphrey waling around the World Fair surround by Secret Service men and his personal entourage. Vice President Humphrey shaking hands with the public. POV - From the cable cars. CU A girl sitting in a cable car looking down at the Fair grounds. MS Cable cars. A bronze bust of Simon Bolivar, he was a leader of several independence movements throughout South America. A tractor train loaded with people. The Belgium Village. People sitting on a carnival ride. Little children sliding down a slide. People sitting on the curb of the reflecting pond. Two little boys in a stroller. World's Sphere by day and World Sphere (unisphere) by night.
Welcome Medicine
Ask any doctor! Laughter is the BEST medicine of all, especially for children. To prove that theory anew, Ringling Bros. Barnum-Bailey Circus visits Bellevue Hospital. You can see yourself, the improvement among the patients. Exterior of the hospital where all the children patients are seated in a circle. A midget clown giving out candy to the children. CU - Nurses, wearing their little nurse hats, sitting with the children. A clown is on his knees speaking with a sick boy who's holding a guitar. Two clowns have another clown's pant legs that are stretching as they pull on his pants. Looking up - There's a sick child looking out the hospital's window. A circus performer dressed up as Uncle Sam, but he is on stilts making him very tall and his legs appearing very long. CU - Children from the hospital enjoying the antics of the clowns. The elephants perform for the children. An elephant checking out a little boys lolly pop with his trunk, but the elephant knows its a child so he is moving his trunk very slowly and tenderly. Teenage girl patients enjoying the show. The elephants holding each other's tail walking in a circle and then they stand on their hind legs.
MRS GANDHI HAILED NYC Honors India PM On State Visit To US
Mrs. Indira Gandhi Prime Minister of India, on a whirlwind visit to New York, tours the city's expanding Lincoln Center, a development to house the performing arts. She also sees a Children's Art Exhibit and inspects her country's outlet for handicraft objects. New York, NY Lincoln Center exterior, fountain in front a couple of people walking around. High Angle Shot - Throngs standing behind police barricades greeting and cheering the visit from India's Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. She is walking close to the people and she has a ton of Secret Service men around her. Children queue up showing off their painted posters on human relations. A pencil drawn graphic of an elephant eating grass in India. A drawing of the Taj Mahal CUS - An Indian Army Officer, Poster. CUS - President Kennedy Poster. Indira Gandhi inspecting India's outlet shop for handicrafts and other objects. Indira Gandhi waving to the people of New York as the people watch and greet her behing police lines.
Atomic Pact - US and Russia Draft Treaty
Atomic Pact. U.S. and Russia Draft Treaty Geneva, Switzerland "At the Geneva disarmament conference, similar drafts on a ban of nuclear arms spread is submitted by the U.S. and Russia. Some nations object because it would prevent them from developing their own atomic weapons." LS exterior of the United Nations Building. MS journalists inside UN building. CU US delegate William Foster. CU Soviet delegate Alex Cyroshin (sp?) surrounded by other delegates. MS William Foster talking to other diplomats.
News in Brief: Saturn V Rocket
News in Brief: Saturn V Rocket Cape Kennedy, Florida, United States of America "The giant Saturn-5 moon rocket is readied for its' first unmanned flight in October. A tractor-crawler trip to the launch pad moves America closer to landing US astronauts on the moon." MS Pan down Saturn V rocket on launch pad. MS gigantic tractor crawler moving the rocket. TLS Saturn V rocket on launch pad. NASA.
Hostage: The Abridgement of International Laws
Hostage: The Abridgement of International Laws
Drug Danger: Stiffer U.S. Laws Urged by Kennedy
Drug Danger: Stiffer U.S. Laws Urged by Kennedy The problem of tighter controls to prevent the distribution of dangerous drugs such as thalidomide is a matter of concern to President Kennedy at his news conference. He outlines the steps the government plans to take. Kennedy seen walking up towards podium, past TV camera ? and photographer who flashes camera. Members of the media seated in auditorium, listening to Kennedy. Newsreel cameras, cameramen. Kennedy speaks (natural sound).
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS - TAPE 1
The following footage shows various facets of the Library of Congress. Although there are exterior and interior shots of the library itself, most footage consists of demonstrations of the reconstruction of previous manuscripts. There are excerpts of the library's quintet playing. Of special interest is the silent movie that is found at time segment 18:16:38. 17:31:58 Contemporary footage shows a tile and gold leaf ceiling. 17:32:57 Three individuals read in a dimly lit chamber. A man writes under a lamp. A lady stacks papers. 17:50:52 Archival footage from the 1940s footage shows a promotional program that features the exterior of the library in relationship to the Capitol Building. Slow pans of the interior and library shelves. 17:54:49 Two photographs of the Jewelert Quintet are shown. A short contemporary interview with member Robert. 17:56:24 A short interview with another member. 17:57:56 Contemporary footage shows a quintet playing music. Close-up of various musicians dressed in tuxedos. The audience claps as the musicians bow. 18:03:09 Footage shows a musician looking at sheet music under a overhead device. Two interviews with musicians. 18:04:50 The camera zooms out from a faded advertisement for a performance of D.W. Griffith. Footage shows stills of three archival photographs of him. 18:06:39 A librarian shows various pages of a Bach manuscript. 18:09:15 A librarian discusses Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. A close-up of the manuscript is shown. 18:11:00 Another interviews with various librarians. 18:16:38 Archival footage of a silent movie shows a man running through a wooded landscape in winter. Footage has a blue cast to it. He sees a woman trapped on an ice sheet that is being carried down stream on a river. Attempting to save her, he jumps from one ice sheet to another falling several times into the water. The woman approaches a waterfall. She screams. Reaching her, he takes her into his arms. Back to shore, he attempts to revive her. Retreating to a small wooden cabin, he stays by her side until she awakes. A doctor arrives 18:22:30 Contemporary footage shows a lab technician looking through a microscope as he restores notes on a piece of sheet music. The camera pans the side of an old book containing browned pages. 18:26:50 A lab technician removes excess gold paint from the side of a book. The book's title reads, "Serenade Acis and Galetea." 18:27:04 A technician applies a solvent to a damaged piece of sheet music. Restored sheets are placed into a bath, removed and then placed on drying racks. 18:30:00 A librarian at the Information Desk speaks to a customer via telephone about ordering microfilm footage. 18:32:53 More footage of the quintet. 18:33:42 The camera pans five ornately carved and or painted flutes. Various artworks show people playing flutes. 18:42:20 The camera tilts to show various shelves within an achieve filed with music instruments. 18:44:05 Various shots are made of a banjo and fiddle player playing. Footage shows a close-up of their feet taping the floor. 22:02:25 Footage shows an archival photograph of the Library of Congress Recording Laboratory truck. 22:04:05 TIME OUT.
Phonograph - Library of Congress
Pan out to CU horn of an early phonograph (gramophone) machine. CU phonograph cylinder being played. CU 78 record spinning, being played. MS 78 records being lowered into bubbling cleaning tank.
The Nazi Plan: The Rise of the NSDAP (Part One)
See also catalog # 491370 or 371729 or 502988 A compliation of German newsreels to be used as prosecutory evidence against major European Axis war criminals. CU affadavit signed by E.R. KELLOGG, Commander of US Naval Reserve, with his VO; states unadultered validity of ensuing photographic documents. 02.02.01.- MS Nazi officer ALFRED ROSENBERG describing the early Nazi struggles for power (testimony, in German). 02.05.24- 1926. CU Nazi flag waving. MS ADOLF HITLER. CU Nazi flag with Deutschland written on it. CU German newspaper headline. MS's German men congregating in public, marching in formation. MS JOSEF GOEBBELS speaking to the crowd, Nazi flags waving behind him. MS crowd giving Nazi salute. Wide MS Hitler, flanked by uniformed men, arriving at a Nazi rally. Montage of insurgency against rise of Nationalism (public protests which spark into violence which the Brown Shirts (?) react gleefully to; some of Hindenburg's soldiers are present, too). MS state soldiers on guard in streets, barbed wire abounding. MS's NSDAP marching through streets with Nazi flags. MS's Goebbels writing at desk. 02.07.46.- 1927. Newsreel of a NSDAP parade in Nuremburg: MS's of Adolf Hitler and RUDOLPH HESS, both in military uniform; MS's of JULIUS STREICHER. Cut to newsreel of NSDAP rally in Cologne: MS's military band and marchers; LS's massive crowd meeting in field; tLS & MS of HItler speaking to them (first NSDAP meeting?); great MS HItler thumping chest, giving facist salute; shots of crowd reciprocating. 02.10.48.- 1929. Newsreel of an urban NSDAP rally: MS's Hitler saluting passing soldiers, going so far as to toss a bouquet of flowers to a young man; LS's of vast crowd, virtually all saluting; end with good low angle MS of Hitler saluting, HERMANN GOERING in FG.