...proceed in any manner that you desire. STATEMENT OF HON. JAMES C. WRIGHT, JR., A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS Mr. WRIGHT. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman and members of the subcommittee, let me say at the outset how much I appreciate the work...

...that you wish to discuss that we would be glad to hear you. STATEMENT OF HON. JIM WRIGHT, MEMBEE OF CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS Mr. WRIGHT. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. With your permission, I would like to file for the records of the committee a bit of a statement that...

...that you wish to discuss that we would be glad to hear you. STATEMENT OF HON. JIM WEIGHT, MEMBEE OF CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS Mr. WRIGHT. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. With your permission, I would like to file for the records of the committee a bit of a statement that...

...that you wish to discuss that we woula be glad to hear you. STATEMENT OF HON. JIM WRIGHT, MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS Mr. WRIGHT. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. With your permission, I would like to file for the records of the committee a bit of a statement that...

...here, and also to welcome and receive his testimony. STATEMENT OF HON. JIM WRIGHT, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS Mr. WRIGHT. Thank...matter of fact, I feel like the father of a sick child whonas just opened the door to let in the doctor. I am awfully sorrj- it was necessary for you to come,...

...am sure he will have a valuable contribution to make here. STATEMENT OF HON. JIM WRIGHT, A MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS Mr. WRIGHT. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the opportunity to come and visit with you and your distinguished committee. I apologize...

...introduce Congressman Jim Wright of Texas. STATEMENT OF HON. JIM WEIGHT, A US REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGEESS FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS Mr. WRIGHT. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. After that kind of introduction, I think I would be well advised to rest my case. I do appreciate the...

...begin by hearing your testimony. Please proceed, sir. STATEMENT OF HON. JIM WRIGHT, A REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS Mr. WRIGHT. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. It is a privilege and pleasure indeed to be with you on this important occasion. Before I begin my...

...you are with us. It is a privilege to have you. STATEMENT OF HON. JAMES C. WRIGHT, A REPRESENTATIVE H CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS Mr. WRIGHT. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for inviting me to share in this discussion today. On behalf of the Speaker's Task Force on Energy...

...you with us and you may proceed as you desire. (43) TESTIMONY OF HON. JIM WRIGHT, A US REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS Mr. WRIGHT. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Last week, as all of you know, President Carter laid before the Congress and the American people a...