Waco Hearings - DAY 3
Waco Hearings - DAY 3
WACO HEARINGS: 9:30AM - 9:52AM 1 of 2 - Master Number 10939 - INTRODUCTION: The following footage from the Waco Hearings consists of a WETA talk panel discussion. Program host, Kent Bowdi, discusses day three of the hearings with ABC's Julie Johnston. Compilation footage from Master Number 10928 is also shown. 09:30:01 The program's title, "House Hearings On Waco," appears set against a surreal representation of the Capitol Building. 09:30:28 Footage shows former Secretary Bentsen speaking with Congressman McCollum, Schumer and Congresswoman Jackson-Lee while the Sub-Committee Chamber is in recess. 09:31:15 Program host, Kent Bowdi, introduces Julie Johnston, and then presents her with questions. 09:31:32 Mr. Bowdi asks Ms. Johnston what panelists Mr. Altman Secretary Bentsen and Mr. Higgins have to do with Waco. She replies. 09:34:16 Footage transitions to show a monitor where Diana Fuentez is reporting from San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Bowdi asks her a series of questions about yesterday's testimony. He first asks about Governor Richards's involvement in issuing the Texas Air National Guard to the ATF. She answers. Second, Mr. Bowdi asks about the raid's planning. She answers. Ms. Johnston then asks about the presence of a meth lab. Ms. Fwentz answers. Mr. Bowdi asks if remains of a meth lab were discovered in the ashes of the compound. Ms. Fwentz replies no. Mr. Bowdi then inquires about the DEA opening a case on the Branch Davidians two days prior to the fire. Ms. Fwentz answers. 09:40:04 Cut away footage shows Congressman Lantos making a point of parliamentary inquiry concerning the NRA. Congressman Mica also makes a point. Chairman Zeliff then introduces the seventh group of panelists, and then makes an opening statement. 09:51:05 Congressman McCollum makes his opening statement. 09:52:43 TAPE OUT.