Waco Hearings
Waco Hearings
WACO HEARINGS: 12:55 - 1:09PM - Master Number 11009 - 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: Slaughter and Mica. 12:55:05 Old footage from Master Number 11008 shows Congresswoman Slaughter asking Attorney General Reno about the National Rifle Association. 12:57:42 Fresh footage shows Congresswoman Slaughter asking Attorney General Reno if it is in her jurisdiction to investigate whether or not the National Rifle Association influenced the hearings. She replies that such an investigation is the responsibility of Congress, and then states that the last Davidians to come out did so on March 21st, therefore, those who remained were not going to surrender voluntarily. 12:58:34 Congressman Mica begins his time by asking Attorney General Reno if she separates herself from the White House when making law enforcement decisions. She replies yes, and is then asked if Mr. Foster discussed Waco with the President relative to an April 14th meeting. She replies by stating she isn't sure who was at the meeting. Congressman Mica then asks Attorney General Reno if she knew that the Davidian children did not have access to gas masks. She replies by stating Interjecting, Congressman Mica asks had it been known that the Davidian children would suffer because of the lack of gas masks, would the decision to proceed with the gas insertion plan been made. Attorney General Reno replies by asserting, "This [Waco] is a tragedy that will be with me for the rest of my life." Continuing on, she states that on April 12th she received the Briefing Report that is in question, and upon reading it, developed more questions that lead her to further discuss the issue of safety with additional experts. Attorney General Reno then states that it is important not to misconstrue fact with opinion. 13:07:21 Chairman McCollum recesses the Sub-Committee Chamber for lunch. 13:07:42 The Sub-Committee Chamber is shown in recess. 13:09:48 TIME OUT.