...might as well proceed to hear Mr. Vento, then we will have all the material on the table. STATEMENT OF HON. BRUCE F. VENTO, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA Mr. VENTO. Thank you. Mr. Chairman. I feel sort of like the student who is appearing before...

...is the Honorable Bruce Vento of Minnesota. Mr. Vento, good morning. You are most welcome. STATEMENT OF HON. BRUCE F. VENTO, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA Mr. VENTO. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and members of the Labor Committee. I am pleased to...

...leader in social programs over the years and many times a model for the Federal Government. STATEMENT OF HON. BRUCE F. VENTO, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA Mr. VENTO. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate those compliments and the recognition...

...might as well proceed to hear Mr. Vcnto, then we will have all the material on the table. STATEMENT OF HON. BRUCE F. VENTO, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA Mr. VENTO. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I feel sort of like the student who is appearing before...

...Vento, we welcome your appearance this morning, and we will be delighted to hear from you. STATEMENT OF HON. BRUCE F. VENTO, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA Mr. VENTO. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and I appreciate very much your persistence...

...[Whereupon, at 4:35 pm, the subcommittee adjourned.] following was submitted for the record:] STATEMENT OF HON. BRUCE F. VENTO, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OP MINNESOTA Thank you for permitting me to present my views to your Subcommittee concerning the complexity...

...gentleman from Minnesota, Hon. Bruce Vento. Mr. Vento, we are very happy td welcome you. STATEMENT OF HON. BRUCE F. VENTO, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA Mr. VENTO. Thank you, Mr. Chairman and members of the committees. I have some prepared...

...who recently resigned, for the great job he did in the implementation of the law. I would urge you to act on this legislation in order to provide much...VENTO, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA Mr. MANX. Without objection, it will be made part of the record. Mr. VENTO. Mr. Chairman,...

...subcommittee as you struggle with that concept. [Mr. Vento's prepared statement follows:] PREPARED STATEMENT OF HON. BRUCE F. VENTO, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA Mr. Chairman and members of the subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify...

...whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God? Mr. VENTO. I do. Mr. ECKHARDT. Please proceed. TESTIMONY OF HON. BRUCE F. VENTO, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA Mr. VENTO. Mr. Chairman and members of the subcommittee, I am pleased to testify before...