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August 2, 1994 - Part 11
(00:20:40) Senator MACK. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The CHAIRMAN. Have you finished your time? Senator MACK. Yes. The CHAIRMAN. Senator Boxer. Senator BOXER. Thank you, Mr. Chairman and good morning to everyone, my colleagues, Mr. Altman. I keep telling myself it's only 9:20 p.m. in California so I'm convincing myself I'm not tired. Mr. Altman, it is my very honest view that there's some of those on this Committee who want your head on a platter as some tangible result of these $400,000 hearings. That's my belief. And if I believed for 1 minute, for 1 second that you tried to weaken the investigation of Madison Guaranty or any other S&L because there are tons of others, I'd be right there with them. So far, I believe quite the opposite. Now, 1 didn't know you before when you served in Government. I don't know much about you, but I can tell you that I believe quite the opposite is the case. You hired Ellen Kulka, a tough litigator, to handle the Madison case; is that correct, that you hired her? Mr. ALTMAN. I did, yes, Senator. Senator BOXER. And when Bernie Nussbaum was grumpy about Ellen Kulka and said something to the effect of, you know, she's tough and maybe we better not-maybe she can 't be trusted or words to that effect, you kept her in her place and you defended her, did you not? Mr. ALTMAN. Yes, Senator, Senator BOXER. Did you not defend her to Mr. ALTMAN. I told him I bad confidence in her. Senator BOXER. Sorry? 531 Mr. ALTMAN. I told him I had confidence in her. Senator BOXER. You did. So if you were to "please" Mr. Nussbaum, you certainly wouldn't have, it seems to me, defended her. You recommended a Republican to head the RTC; is that correct? Mr. ALTMAN. Yes. senator BOXER. You spoke to some people up here about that individual? Mr. ALTMAN. Yes, Senator. Senator BOXER. Is that correct? You took no action to stop the hiring of Republican Jay Stephens as Outside Counsel of the RTC; is at correct? Mr. ALTMAN. That's correct. senator BOXER, Even after you were called by a couple of folks at the White House and they complained about Mr. Stephens and they explained to you that be, Mr. Stephens, had been very harshly critical of the President, you said it's a done deal, didn't you? Mr. ALTMAN. Yes, Senator. Senator BOXER. Did you say you'd look into it? Mr. ALTMAN. No, I did not. Senator BOXER. Did you say you were stunned by it? Mr. ALTMAN. No. Senator BOXER. Did you talk to Ms. Kulka about getting rid of Mr. Stephens? Mr. ALTMAN. No, I didn't. senator BOXER. Did you chastise her for that? Mr. ALTMAN. No, I didn't chastise her. I thought it was kind of vintage Ellen. Senator BOXER. It was vintage Ellen. Did you tell the staff at the RTC to treat Madison as they would any other case? Mr. ALTMAN. Yes, Senator, I did. Senator BOXER. Because Mr. Roelle said that. Ms. Kulka said it. And Mr. Ryan said it. They all said it. Ms. Hanson said it. You briefed Republican Senators and Congresspeople on this issue just about the same time you briefed the White House on the procedure: is that correct, in letters and so on? Mr. ALTMAN. I responded to the inquiries that were coming to me, Yes. Senator BOXER. The recusal to take yourself out of the Madison case, that was your idea, was it not? Mr. ALTMAN. Yes, it was. Senator BOXER. Initially? Mr. ALTMAN. Yes, it was. Senator BOXER. And. in the face of White House Counsel, I'll call it disapproval grumpiness, agitation, excitement, you eventually recused yourself, did you not? Mr. ALTMAN. Yes, I did. Senator BOXER, Now, Ms. Hanson told you at the February 24 Senate hearing when you turned around to her, did she not tell you that your testimony was complete vis-a-vis the meetings and, that You were correct to say there were no other meetings; is that correct? Mr. ALTMAN, She confirmed that my response to Senator Bond on that question was the right one. 532 Senator BOXER. So when we saw her on that tape shaking her head no, you said were there any other meetings, and basically that's what you said, she said no. Mr. ALTMAN. Yes. Senator BOXER. Now, I personally fault Ms. Hanson for not get ting the transcript. She tells us she knew they had to be corrected, but somehow this woman, who is of very high caliber, couldn't figure out a way to get the transcript and doesn't make the corrections but didn't she sign off on your corrections? Mr. ALTMAN. She signed off on the letter I sent to Senator Riegle on March 2, and, I think, the March 3 letter. Senator BOXER. When she signed off on that, did she say, but Mr. Altman, this isn't right or Roger, we need to do more? Mr. ALTMAN. No.
Season's First Ski Jump
The first major ski jump of the season gets off to a slippery start at Oberstdorf in the German-Austrian meet. There are jumpers from five countries after this title, but they all have had hard going as the course is rough and sloppy from rain and snow. However, they give their best -- and best of all is Veikko Kankkonend of Finland, noted Olympic Gold Medal winner. Skier is in the gate ready to take off, he takes off and it looks mighty scary. MS - The second jumper takes off and he lands but finishes up the jump on his rear end. The over all winner is Veikko Kankkomen of Finland and adds another crown to his Olympic gold and silver medals.
Shastri Mourned: World In Tribute To India's Leader
A million people line the streets of New Delhi to pay last tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri, Prime Minister of India. Mr. Shastri died in Tashkent, Soviet Central Asia, just hours after signing an agreement with Pakistan to withdraw troops from disputed Kashmir. In keeping with Hindu custom, the Prime Minister's body is cremated on the banks of the river Jumna. Shastri's death thrust a new figure on the world scene. Madame Indira Gandhi is the almost unanimous choice to succeed Mr. Shastri as Prime Minister. She has the rare gift of holding the respect of India's many factions. New Delhi, India The people of India pay tribute to Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri as his remains is pulled down the street, laying on a raised platform surrounded by flowers in a funeral like procession where throngs line up to pay their last respects MS - In keeping with Hindu custom his remains will be cremated on the banks of the river Jumna. MS - Small logs are place around the body of the Prime Minister and ignited. CUS - The logs surrounding the Prime Minister's body are on fire. Exterior shot - The home that the Prime Minister lived in. CUS - Vice President Hubert Humphrey driven in chauffeur state cars pulling up the home of Madam Indira Gandhi to pay his last respects. CUS - Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Madam Indira Gandhi. MS - Hubert Humphrey and Indira Gandhi sitting on a sofa engaged in conversation. MS - Indira Gandhi and Hubert Humphrey bidding farewell.
Nigeria In Turmoil
Life appears to go on calmly in Nigeria's streets despite an attempted coup by dissident junior officers. Only days after he presides at a Commonwealth Ministers Conference, Nigerian Prime Minister Balewa was kidnapped by the rebels. The uprising came as a shock to Commonwealth nations. Footage is of PM Balewa while in power, not of the coup. Nigeria Downtown area in Nigeria, traffice and people going about their business. Exterior shot - Federal Palace Hotel. MS - Prime Minister Bakewa walking in the lobby of the hotel. MS - British Commonwealth sitting at long tables. I think there is a shot of Prime Minister Harold Wilson sitting as one of the Commonwealth Ministers at the conference.
Here's A Spanish Traffic Lesson
An imaginative cameraman roams the streets of Madrid to show you how a little thought can solve your parking problems. He uses miniatures in a way that will have you blinking. Madrid, Spain Car is driven up and parked at the curb, a man gets out of the car and walks up to the traffic cop. MS - The traffic cop tells the man he can't park in that area. CUS - You see the car and a big giant hand picks up the car. ECU - It's the man. Holding the car in his hand he shrugs his shoulders and puts the car in his suit jacket pocket, and he walks away with a smile on his face. MS - The same man driving a motorcycle and he parks his bike in front of the garage door, a loading zone. ECU - A large hand picks up the motorcycle and once again he places the motorcycle in his jacket pocket and walks away.
A Big, Big Blessed Event
The proudest -- and biggest set of parents in the State of Texas are Jimmy and Jimmy! They are the parents of Victoria -- Vicky to her friends -- the ninth Gorilla to be born in captivity. Baby is doing fine and soon will be receiving visitors. Texas Two Gorillas in their cage, in a zoo and it's in Texas. They just became proud parents of a little baby girl Gorilla. CUS - A little baby Gorilla named Vicky. MS - A shot of Vicky in an incubator. MS - A nurse goes up to the incubator and very carefully lifts up Vicky out of the incubator. CUS - Baby's Vicky's birth certificate. CUS - Little Vicky being held in the arms of a caring nurse being fed a bottle. MS - Nurse sitting on a chair holding the baby gorilla in a receiving blanket on her lap. ECUS - Little baby Vicky. MS - The nurse gets up from her cahir and places the baby very gently back into the incubator. CUS - Vicky laying in her incubator happy and content.
Pro Bowl Game: East 36 and West 7
The Western Pro stars are plagued with miss-cues as an aroused East team takes advantage and runs up a 36 to 7 victory. The West has 8 passes intercepted - that gives you an idea how it went. Los Angles, California 60-thousand are crowded into the stadium in Los Angles, California. to watch the East-All Stars play against the West. High Angle Shot - Frank Ryan passes a 61- yard pass to Sonny Randall and he runs that football to the 2-yard line. High Angle Shot (M) - Jim Brown gets the ball, and carries it around heading for a touchdown for the East. West quarterback operates under an ill star today, six of his passes are intercepted by the East. M-High Angle Shot - This pass is intercepted by the West. High Angle Shot - East quarterback, Ryan completes half his passes and clicks when it counts, he passes to Gary Collins caulking up 20-yards. MS - Jim Brown is over the second for the 3-touchdown he scores. High Angle Shot - West finally gets on the scoreboard with a 30-tard pass from Brody to Tommy McDonald. Its too little too late and East clobbers West.
All At Sea!: Crowds Go Sailing In Mid-Manhattan
It seems that there is hardly a landlubber left in New York as Gotham mites flock to the annual Boat Show. There's something for everyone, A boat for $100 or a yacht for $100,000. There's only one drawback about the Boat Show - it does make spring seem so far away. New York, New York Exterior shot of New York's Coliseum and people queue for admission to see the annual Boat Show. LAS - POV going up on the escalator you see many sails from the exhibiting of sail boats. CUS - A nice fiberglass sail boat. CUS - Inside a cabin cruiser. Low Angle Shot - looking up at the bow of a cabin cruiser. CUS - Control panels of a sail boat or cabin cruiser. Top notch. CUS - A model takes the wheel of a pretend cruise. CUS - A real cute little race boat. CUS - A double haul catamaran. CU - People queue in line going up the latter to see the deck and inside of a deluxe cabin cruiser. LS - Sales people and pedestrians looking at the sail boats and larger cabin cruisers.
Weaver Sworn In
A distinguished audience sees Robert C. Weaver sworn in as the new Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Mr. Weaver is the first African Aerican to attain Cabinet rank and his installation marks a new milestone. Washington DC Exterior shot - White house. MCU - East room of the White House, audience is seated and happy with anticipation. CUS - A distinguished audience is made of congressmen, friends and civil right's leaders. MS - One of the ceremonies, is the swearing in of Robert C. Weaver, he will be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. MS - President Lyndon Baines Johnsonm Lady Brid Johnson are president at the swearing in of Robert C. Weaver. CUS - Robert C . Weaver and his wife posing for the camera.
A Proud Old Name Returns To The Sea
A proud old name returns to the sea. The German liner "Europa" sails into New York harbor for her maiden voyage under a new flag. She's the former "Kungsholm" and, thoroughly refurbished, will add new luxury to the trans-Atlantic run. New York, NY Camera positioned this shot looking at the German liner through the hole in a life saver, nice shot. MLS - A different kink of shot. This time it's through the ships steering wheel. Off the coast or ship - A side view of the two stack German Passenger Ocean Liner, being guided by a little tug boat. MRS - A sea Captain saluting the "Europa" as she heads in to port. The new ocean liners do not compete with air speed they compete in luxury ocean liner competing only in luxury. LS - Cameraman fashioned this shot as looking at the Statue of Liberty framed by the top piece of a latter. LS / High Angle - Fire boat spouting water. MS - Two tug boats along the side of the Passenger Ocean Liner - "Europa." MS - The backs of passengers looking at New York's sky-line. CU - Women leaning on the rail of the ship. MS - The Ocean Liner - "Europa" docked in its berth.
August 2, 1994 - Part 11
(00:25:52) Senator BOXER. Mr. Altman, do you feel it would have been bet'ter if you bad not had that briefing at the White House? Mr. ALTMAN. In hindsight, it should have been done in writing Senator BOXER. In hindsight, it should have been done in writ- ing, just as you did to Members of this Committee, other Senators, and Congresspeople. That's your view at this point? Mr. ALTMAN. Yes, although if any Senator had called me, I would have given him the information right over the phone if I had it. it was generic. Senator BOXER. Mr. Ryan came to Senator DAmato's office and briefed him personally so obviously the RTC was willing to do that. And now that you know all about these other meetings where the criminal referrals were discussed in terms of a press leak you think it would have been better, even though you didn't know about them, that they hadn't taken place at all? Mr. ALTMAN. Yes. We've said that. I agree with it. Senator BOXER. And you think it would have been better if you went with your gut and had recused yourself because in your heart you didn't feel perfectly good about it-and that was a noble thing-you should have gone with it and you agree with that now. Mr. ALTMAN. I should have done that initially. I know it has created a great big uproar and I regret that. I wish I hadn't. But I did recuse myself. Senator BOXER. I understand that. Had you gone with it first, ou agree it would have been better off. So I would just sum UP ere and say, unlike Ms. Hanson, who never admitted she did anything wrong eve you have stated to us very -I believe in an open way maybe my colleagues don't think it's a big deal-you have stated you made some mistakes or you didn't put it in quite that terms. You would have done it a little differently. Mr. ALTMAN. I made some mistakes. I absolutely did. if I could do it all over again, I'd do several things differently. I'd have the February 2 communication in writing. I'd recuse myself right off the bat. Senator BOXER. I appreciate that, Mr. Altman. I think it's a sign of maturity. And I do feel Mr. ALTMAN. I've gotten a lot older over the last 3 or 4 months Senator BOXER, Right, and I think you're going to be a stronger person for it all. Thank you very much. The CHAIRMAN. Senator Faircloth. 533 senator D'AMATO. Mr. Chairman, Senator Faircloth is going to yield 2 minutes to Senator Gramm. Would you yield 2 minutes to Senator Gramm first'? Senator GRAMM. Would the Senator yield just 1 minute? I want to clarify a point of information. Senator FAIRCLOTH. Go ahead. Senator GRAMM. I don't want the record to suggest, Mr. Altman, that you said or implied something that was untrue. When this litany of your achievements was listed, one of the examples given was the hiring of Jay Stephens. Is it not true that you did not hire Jay Stephens that you did not know he was hired, and that you did not even know who he was? Is that not true? Mr. ALTMAN. That's true. Ms. Kulka hired him partly or at least Senator BOXER. I asked if he had any objection and he tried to get him fired. Senator GRAMM. But the point is, Mr. Altman you didn't even know he was hired, so you couldn't have had an objection. Is that not true? Mr. ALTMAN. I think it's a good thing I didn't know he was hired. Those decisions didn't come to me. Senator GRAMM. Would you please answer my question? Is it true that you did not know be was hired, so you couldn't have bad an objection one way or another? Mr. ALTMAN. That's correct. Senator GRAMM. In fact, when it was raised you didn't even know his name; right? Senator BOXER. Mr. Chairman, I would like to say the Senator from Texas is not correctly stating what my question was. I asked if he Senator GRAMM. Mr. Chairman, I have the time and if I may claim it. I'd like to ask the reporter to go back and to read Senator Boxer's statement and see if Mr. Altman responded to it. Senator DODD. Mr. Chairman, come on. Senator SARBANES. That's going to take a lot of time to get the reporter to do that and that's not-that's a nice kind of a debating technique, but I think if Senator Gramm has made his point, Senator Boxer made hers, and I think we ought to go ahead Senator GRAMM. I would withdraw it, Mr. Chairman. Let me just pose a yes or no answer. Did you know that Jay Stephens had been hired? Did you know who he was? Did you have any ability, therefore, to stop it, encourage it, or have anything to do about; it until you were told about it by the White House after he was there? Yes or no. Mr. ALTMAN. No. Senator GRAMM. That's all. The CHAIRMAN. I might has just say, the recording person down here done a terrific, job and she was her last night lit, too. She's been here steadily tonight and she's been mentioned and she ought to be recognized for her hard work and we appreciate it.
Havana Scenics
Great LS automobile traffic & pastel-colored buildings lining Malecon in Havana, Cuba. Nice LS El Morro castle (castillo de los tres reyes del morro), waves crashing against rocks in FG. Scenic LS spectacular sunset, palm tree in silhouette in FG. LS unidentified, unassuming hotel w/ parking lot in FG. Nice panning & static LSs tall buildings, auto traffic lining Malecon. LS El Morro Castle, freighter sailing in harbor in FG. LSs El Morro, waves crashing against rocks in FG (some shots feature cargo shipping freighters crossing screen in mid-ground).
Neon Signs, Havana
MS neon sign for famed Tropicana nightclub in Havana, Cuba, night. MS neon sign for Montmartre niteclub-- and it's air conditioned, too! MS neon sign for Sloppy Joe's Bar. TLS neon sign for Tropicana. MS neon sign for Montmartre.
Miami
Raw footage of sights & scenes in Miami, Florida, 1950s.
Aerials
Aerial shot of airport tarmac as viewed from airplane just after take-off. Aerial shot of residential neighborhoods, suburbs. Aerial shots clouds, patches of ocean & land visible through breaks. Aerials islands, beaches, coastal land masses, forested in-land areas.
Misc Scenes
Tight framed MS passing tarmac, pavement as viewed from airplane during take-off. LS harbor. Long span of black, unexposed film. Panning MSs bird of pray (hawk) in flight against cloudless sky. TLS police officer in squad car parked on street.
Havana - AAA tourists, travel, ship
Havana - AAA tourists, travel, ship
Sea turtle swimming: Cuba
Cuba, underwater, sea turtles Good, clear footage. TRANSFERRED TO PREVIEW #97295
Curacao, misc
ON PREVIEW CASSETTE# 210102 Puerto Rico, ' old fort"?
Dominican Republic - Haiti
Preview Cassette 220428 Dominican Republic, Haiti, street scenes, tourists, natives, huts, flowers, puppy dog
Haiti
Preview Cassette # 221398 Haiti, street scenes, natives, homes, construction (huts)
Haiti
Preview Cassette # 221398 MS Presidential palace, Port au Prince. CU statue of Toussaint L'Ouverture. MS Haitian girl with display of sisal ware, P au P. MS street scene and houses, Cap Haitien. LS church near San Souci-- long steps in FG and lady walking. LS ruins of San Souci. low LS ruins of San Souci, diss to CU one wing bldg. MS interior of ruins of San Souci, showing roofless walls. CU plaque on wall of San Souci. LS ruins of village near San Souci. MS horses and riders on trail to Fortress " La Citadell." LS "La Citadelle," dissolve to MS. CU prow of La Citadelle. CU doors of La Citadelle opening. MS arches in the interior of La Citadelle. LA aerial of La Citadelle.
Haiti - Port Au Prince
Preview Cassette 218342 Haiti - Port Au Prince, streets, market scenes, countryside, wild flower