...very much. The CHAIRMAN. Thank you, Senator Biden. Senator DeWine. STATEMENT OF HON. MIKE DEWINE, A US SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF OHIO Senator DEWiNE. Mr. Chairman, thank you very much. General and Madam Secretary, thank you for your testimony today. It is abundantly clear that we have...

...are pleased to have you here. Senator DeWine, the floor is yours. TESTIMONY OF HON. MIKE DEWINE, A US SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF OHIO Senator DEWINE. Mr. Chairman, thank you very much, Senator Lieberman, Senator Cleland. I appreciate the opportunity to testify here today. First, let...

...to ride in a car such as we have seen. Senator, would you proceed? STATEMENT OF HON. MIKE DeWINE, A US SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF OHIO Senator DEWiNE. Mr. Chairman, thank you very much. I would like to submit a more detailed statement for the record. Chairman SHAW. All statements will...

...and then I would like to turn to our colleague from North Carolina. STATEMENT OF HON. MIKE DEWINE, A US SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF OHIO Senator DEWINE. Mr. Chairman, thank you very much. As you have indicated, our focus today will be on guns and drugs. We are here today to find ways to...

...presstime.] Senator SESSIONS. Thank you, Senator Grassley. Senator DeWine. STATEMENT OF HON. MIKE DeWINE, A US SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF OHIO Senator DEWiNE. Mr. Chairman, thank you very much. I just want to congratulate you for holding this hearing. Senator Grassley and you both talked about...

...that, let's begin with Senator Mike DeWine, a member committee. (247) STATEMENT OF HON. MIKE DeWINE, A US SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF OHIO Senator DEWINE. Mr. Chairman, thank you very much. Let me thank you and also thank Senator Hatch for accommodating my request to have Dan Polster added...

...begin with Senator Mike DeWine, a member of this committee. (247) STATEMENT OF HON. MIKE DeWINE, A US SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF OHIO Senator DEWINE. Mr. Chairman, thank you very much. Let me thank you and also thank Senator Hatch for accommodating my request to have Dan Polster added...

...ABRAHAM. At this point we will turn to Senator DeWine for his comment. STATEMENT OF HON. MIKE De WINE, A US SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF OHIO Senator DEWiNE. Mr. Chairman, thank you very much. Let me just first congratulate you for holding this hearing. I am pleased to offer my support for the...

...the information you have provided to the hearing. Senator DeWine. TESTIMONY OF HON. MIKE DEWINE, A US SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF OHIO Senator DEWINE. Mr. Chairman, thank you very much for holding this hearing today. I appreciate the Subcommittee's time, Senator Levin, and Senator Akaka....

...much. Senator SPECTER. Thank you, Senator Feinstein. Senator DeWine? STATEMENT OF HON. MIKE DEWINE, A US SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF OHIO Senator DEWiNE. Mr. Chairman, thank you very much. Let me first congratulate you and congratulate Senator Hatch for holding this hearing. It is important...