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July 29, 1994 - Part 2
(12:40:28) All of the participants in this investigation-the attorneys, myself, my fellow FBI agents, and the pathologists I have Just mentioned - join in the conclusion that on the afternoon of July 20, 1993, in Fort Mar Park, Virginia, Mr. Foster committed suicide by firing a bullet from a .38 caliber revolver into his mouth, We firmly believe that the evidence compiled during this investigation should dispense of all other theories or speculations about his tragic death. First, there can be no question that Vincent Foster committed suicide. Interviews with Mrs. Foster and other family members revealed that Mr. Foster was deeply depressed in the weeks prior to his death. Those close to him told us that in those final weeks be had lost considerable weight and was having trouble sleeping. He appeared exhausted most of the time and he began to take on a .drawn and gray appearance. Family and friends stated that he appeared distracted and worried most of the time and that be became quite subdued. Coworkers, including former White House Counsel, Bernard Nussbaum, noted that his productivity at the White House began to decline. We learned that Mr. Foster was deeply disturbed by the fallout from the travel office matter over which the Counsel's Office was harshly criticized in the press. We also know that he was distressed about the criticism that be received in a series of editorials that appeared in The Wall Street Journal. At one point he told family members and a close friend that he was considering resigning his position. His wife and sister believe that be did not do so because be would have felt humiliated bad he returned to Arkansas under those circumstances. On Friday, July 16, 4 days before be committed suicide, be told his sister that he was battling depression, His sister provided him with the names of three psychiatrists and encouraged him to contact one of them. 46 Telephone records reveal that in the early afternoon of July 16, Mr. Foster, as previously mentioned, did attempt to reach out for help by twice attempting to contact one of the psychiatrists but was unsuccessful. The list of psychiatrists was found in Mr. Foster's wallet after his death. On Monday, July 19, a day before his death, he contacted his physician in Arkansas and informed him of his depression. The ph physician prescribed him with an antidepressant called Trazodone and on the evening of July 19, he took one of these pills. The FBI laboratory found a trace of the Trazodone in blood taken from him at the time of the autopsy. Aside from this evidence that Mr. Foster was depressed, the conclusion that he committed suicide is compelled by forensic evidence collected during this investigation. The expert pathologists found this evident, and I quote: Typical and characteristic of such findings in death due to intentional, self-inflicted gunshot wounds. In describing this evidence to you, I am relying on a report issued by these pathologists which is also attached as an exhibit to the report issued by the Independent Counsel's Office on June 30, 1994. The pathologists conclude that the nature of the injury could only have resulted from a gun having been fired inside of Mr. Foster's mouth. This was confirmed by an examination of microscopic slides taken during the autopsy which revealed a large quantity of gunpowder on the soft pallet tissue inside of his mouth. This indicates that the barrel of the weapon was essentially in contact with the soft pallet when fired. The pathologists' panel further concluded that this gun was not forced into his mouth but voluntarily placed there by Mr. Foster. Scene and autopsy photographs reveal no signs of struggle, no broken teeth, no ripped clothing. Given Mr. Foster's size, it is highly unlikely that someone could have forced a gun into his mouth without some detectable injury. There was also no evidence in his blood that he bad been drugged or that he had consumed alcohol. The physical evidence further reveals that Mr. Foster pulled the trigger. For an example, an autopsy photograph depicts a mark on his right thumb consistent with the rebound of the trigger of the gun found in his band after firing. Moreover, the photographs reveal the presence of gunpowder on a portion of his right index finger indicating that his hand was in the vicinity of the cylinder of the gun when it was fired. This evidence leads to the inescapable conclusion that Mr. Foster committed suicide.
Agriculture: Banana crates, unloaded
Preview Cassette 219388 A Agriculture: Banana crates, unloaded Dark (Black or Latino) dock workers unloading boat. Men wrapping bunches of bananas in reedmats
Buffalo 24 - Boston 14
Taint fit day out for fan or pigskin as the Buffalo Bills meet the Boston Patriots for the Eastern title in the American Football League. They have to scrape four inches of snow off the field before Buffalo can go to work on Boston. Buffalo clobbers their archenemy 24 to 14 to win the right to meet San Diego for the title. Exterior shot of Fenway Park on a snowy, blustery day. The playing field is covered with 4 inches of snow, they have machines removing the snow. Jack Kemp the QB throws a 57 yard bomb to Elbert Dubenion and he runs the ball into the frozen end zone for a touchdown! Crowd is all bundled up and the snow is falling. Babe Parilli and he throws and connects the ball for a 34 yard touchdown play, but they fail on the 2 point conversion play. Jack Kemp lets go with a 45 yard pass to Ernie Warlick and he carries it over near the goal line. Kemp decides to keep the ball and he carries it over the goal line himself. Kemp hands off the ball over to Wray Carlton and he brings the ball down to the 3 yard line with a gain of 13 yards. Kemp decides to keep the ball once more and brings it home for another touchdown! Babe Parilli throws to Jim Colclough and he runs it 34 yards. Parilli throws and they score but it's too little too late and the Buffalo Bills win 24 to the Boston Patriots 14
Holiday Disaster: 48 Die, Billion Loss In 5-State Flood
The worst floods to hit the Pacific Northwest in man's memory sweep across five states, causing a billion dollars worth of property damage and making tens of thousands homeless. From Portland and other Oregon towns to Idaho, Washington, Nevada and Northern California, it was a series of disasters as rivers by the score overflowed their banks. Heavy snows, followed by swiftly rising temperatures sent torrents down from the mountains. Then rain followed. The swollen rivers could not contain the great flood. Portland, Oregon Aerial shot of an over flowing river, flooded parking lots, building crumbling, sandbags stacked on a bridge. People standing on a bridge watching the flooding waters on the Columbia River. Aerial shot - Swollen rivers invaded a town flooding out homes and businesses Northern California Houses are flooded up to their rooftops. Coffee Shop, flooded up to the top of the door jams. A rescue volunteer puts a dog in a row boat. Rescuer holding the dog in his lap, the dog is looking into the camera. House after house flooded up to the tops of their roofs. A couple of bewildered men sitting in a rescue center with their children. Little children laying on cots having a ball. Three men walking past a grocery store, flour 5lbs .49. Inside the grocery store it is a complete disaster. Water every where. Three men walking out of the grocery store, one has a surf board. He stops and makes a phone call, surfboard in hand. The Russian River with a overcast of dew or fog. A small town completely engulfed by the water. Wacky, silly shot of men hanging out in tavern with several feet of water surrounding them. Four men, two in a motor boat and the other two guiding the boat into a bar. Men sitting at the bar drinking, other men are playing pool. Flooded homes.
Terror Bombing: Blast Rocks US Hotel In Saigon
Terrorist attacks against United States troops in Vietnam reach full fury in Saigon as a bomb is exploded at an officers headquarters. Two Americans are killed and 98 persons hospitalized among them 63 Americans. Now, with tighter security restrictions, authorities hope to bring such attacks to an end. (car bomb) Saigon, Vietnam The aftermath of a terrorist attack, burned out building, inside the building everything is charred. Capitan Archie Kuntz giving his statement to the press. Profile of a Vietnam soldier standing guards watching over the remains of the building. Men in slakes and white shirts looking over the mess and the site where innocent people were killed. American military men inside the destroyed area.
Children At The Zoo
At Shubenacadie Wildlife Park near Halifax, Nova Scotia, kids enjoy some sixty acres of animals in their natural habitat. Among the stars is "Lottie", a one-year old American River Otter. She tussles with dogs, and takes her daily walk, run, swim and snow slide! A wintery scene and children walking through a zoo and admiring the animals on display. CU Lynx nervously pacing back and forth. A cougar sitting in the corner of his compounds. Raccoon climbing around its cage. Some Canadian Geese and swans swimming around. A rear shot of two peacocks parching on a fence and a group of children with their parents and teachers in the snow. An otter running and enjoying the snow. CU The otter (Lottie) plays and jumps over a German Sheppard. The dog and the otter playing in the snow. Lottie, the otter sliding around in the snow and she runs up to the trainer at the zoo.
July 29, 1994 - Part 2
(12:45:55) The physical evidence makes it equally clear that the suicide occurred right where the body was found on the slope of the berm located in Fort Marcy Park. The photographs taken of his body in the park show modest amounts of blood on his face and clothing. The blood visible on his clothing was limited to a small area on the right shoulder of his shirt which is consistent with Mr. Foster having COMmitted suicide where the body was found. The pathologist s ` who reviewed this evidence concluded that if the body had been moved, there would have undoubtedly been substantially greater amounts of blood on his skin and clothing than what is depicted in the photographs, 47 Once the body was taken out of the park and brought to the morgue, substantial blood loss did occur. When Dr. Beyer received the body to conduct the autopsy, Mr. Foster's shirt was saturated in blood and his face also had considerably more blood on it than what is depicted on the photographs taken in the park. Had the body been moved to Fort Marcy Park after his death, the Park Police would have found Mr. Foster's body and clothing far more bloody than they were at the scene, Simply stated, Senators, the photographs taken by the Park Police and reviewed by our panel of expert pathologists leave no doubt that the body bad not been moved, After concluding that Mr. Foster's death was a result of a suicide in Fort Marcy Park, our final task was to determine whether there was any evidence to connect any Whitewater related issue to his suicide. We have found no such evidence. Those who worked in the White House, during the first half of 1993, have all stated that Whitewater was not an issue of any significance within the White House during that period, The issue had received virtually no attention in the press _'nee the spring of 1992 during the Presidential campaign, As one person put it, Whitewater was not "on the screen" at the time of Mr. Vince Foster's death, It was not until October, 1993, 3 months after Mr. Foster's death, when it was disclosed that the Resolution Trust Corporation bad issued criminal referrals involving Madison Guaranty and Whitewater that the matter again received prominent public attention. Therefore, the timing of Mr. Foster's death does not suggest that Whitewater was a cause of any distress for him. Each of Mr. Foster's coworkers, friends, and family whom we questioned stated that Mr. Foster never expressed, any concern to them about Whitewater related issues. Obviously, the fact that Mr. Foster never expressed a concern about Whitewater to anyone does not mean that be did not, in fact, have such a concern. Thus we cannot conclusively rule out such a concern as a possible contributing factor to his depression. What we can conclude is that there is no evidence that be did have such a concern against a background in which Whitewater issues were neither a matter of express concern in the White House nor the subject of media attention. Senators that is a summary of the conclusions reached during our investigation. 1, Agent Colombell, and Dr. Hirsch will do our best to answer all of your questions. However, please understand that there were many participants in this investigation. There may be aspects of the investigation you are interested in that we are not qualified to address. In that case, we would respectfully suggest we be permitted to consult with the appropriate people follow- ing the hearing today and submit our answers in writing. In conclusion, I would like to state on behalf of the entire investigative team represented here on this panel, that it has been a privilege to have served under Mr. Fiske during these past months. He and his legal staff have repeatedly emphasized that we should leave no stone unturned in order to find the truth. We believe we have done that. Thank you, sir.
July 29, 1994 - Part 2
(12:55:40) Senator DAMATO. Let me ask this.- There's a question about the manner Mr. MONROE. Senator, excuse me. There were two parts to that. Of course, the search warrant was issued, as you know, sir, on July 20, but the warrant was not effected until July 21, which would have been the day after his death, sir. Senator D'AMATO. The question is would that have come to anybody's knowledge? Did he get a phone call from Mr. Hale's lawyer? I don't know. Did the FBI ever attempt The CHAIRMAN. Do you want to answer that question? Mr. MoNRoE. Yes, I would, Senator. We have no information or evidence that Mr. Foster received any telephone call Senator DAMATO. Did any White House personnel get a phone call from Mr. Hale's lawyer. Mr. MONROE. I'm not aware of that, sir, but, of course, we are still continuing the investigation as to the follow-up in the White House after Mr. Foster's death, sir. Senator DAMAT0. You'll let us know, then? Mr. MONROE. Absolutely. Senator DAMATO, I'll leave that an open question. Did the FBI ever attempt to determine what time Mr. Foster de parted the White House and do we know if the Secret Service keeps a vehicle exit log? Mr. MONROE. Sir , of our information right now suggests that Mr. Foster departed the White House on July 20 at approximately 1 p.m. Whether or not that departure time was based on interviews or a log by the Secret Service, I am not aware of that, sir, but we know that he left about that at time. 50 We were unable to do that Senator D'AMATO, Would you be able-I mean, this investigation, as it relates to the circumstances surrounding Mr. Foster's death ' wouldn't you look at the vehicle departure log to determine what time be may have left? Is that a routine thing? Mr. COLOMBELL. Senator, I don't believe the vehicle was logged out of the White House. I don't believe it was parked in an area where it would have been logged out of the White House. We confirmed that be left around 1 to 1:15 p.m. I can assure you that I personally and a number of other agents made every effort to try to determine his activities after that point in time up, until the point in time that his body was discovered at Fort Marcy Park. We had witnesses who possibly might have placed him at the park at an earlier time. (12:58:24)(End of tape #10052)
Lynda's Wedding
President Johnson's eldest daughter, Lynda, is married to Marine Corps Captain Charles Robb in the East Room of the White House. It's the first White House wedding in 53 years. Both splendor and poignancy mark the occasion. Within four months, Capt. Robb will begin duty in Vietnam. A black screen reads, "Lynda and Charles - Marriage Takes Place in the White House." President Johnson escorts his daughter past guests. Before a priest, Lynda and Charles cross their hands during their vows. A close-up is made of Lucy Johnson, Maid of Honor. A close-up is made of the President and First Lady. Various shots are made of the ceremony. The couple emerges from the East Room under a canopy of swords held by Marines.
July 29, 1994 - Part 2
(12:50:56) 48 The CHAiRmAN. Thank you very much, Mr. Monroe and thank you for your professionalism and your hard work in what is obviously a very difficult assignment. Dr. Hirsch, let me ask you, is it your professional opinion that Mr. Foster's death was a suicide? Dr. HIRSCH. Yes,, sir, absolutely. The CHAIRMAN. And Mr. Colombell, you participated with Mr. Monroe. I take it you associate yourself with his remarks and it's your professional opinion as well that this was a suicide? Mr. COLOMBELL. I do, Senator. The CHAIRmAN. Now, I'm going to reserve the balance of my time and we're going to a 7-minute question period here. Is there anybody on my side at this point that would wish to raise a question or make a point in the time I have remaining before I yield. Senator BOXER. I have I minute of questions. The CHAIRMAN. I yield 1 minute of my time to Senator Boxer. Senator BOXER. Yes, I would just like to state that Senator Hatch made a comment and I wish he was here. I think if anyone disagrees with the way I remember his point, he said that in his mind there was no question, after reading the report, that this was a suicide but that be said he didn't think that the Special Counsel did an assiduous enough job regarding the connection between the suicide and Whitewater. So I'd like to ask you one more time, Mr. Monroe, because as I understand it, you were the one who developed the state of mind evidence or you were one of the people. If you believe you did an assiduous enough job and you believe that there was no such connection. other than something in his mind that you had no way of knowing? Mr. MONROE. That's a two-part question. First of all, I am prepared to list in detail the manifestation of Vincent Foster's depression, and I can do that and I'd be glad to do so, Maam. The point about the Whitewater, I think, needs to be clarified, and I'd like to clarify that in two ways, Senator. We did not report that Whitewater played no role in Mr. Foster's suicide. We did report that based on all of our interviews that Mr. Foster never expressed a concern regarding this matter, and therefore, we have no evidence to this effect. I know, while -I might be repeating myself, we cannot conclusively rule out such a concern as a possible contributing factor to his illness. And while I'm repeating myself again, that although Whitewater today is of an intense media interest, at the particular time Mr. Foster was going through this depression, the spring and summer of 1993, it was not a media interest and was not according to our investigation, an interest of White House officials. Senator BOXER. But my question was simply do you feel you did a thorough enough investigation of this connection, of this possible connection? Mr. MONROE. Yes, ma'am. Senator BOXER- Or do you think you need to do more of an investigation? Mr. MONROE. No. I believe that we've done a thorough investigation. 49 The CHAIRMAN. Senator D'Amato. Senator D'AMATO, Mr. Monroe, on the day that Vince Foster took his own life, a search warrant obtained for David Hale's office in Arkansas, I believe, was issued; is that correct? Mr. MONROE. That's correct. Senator D'AMATO. Do you know when the paperwork for that search warrant was undertaken and how long it took? Did you interview people in the U.S, Attorney's Office to ascertain how long that took? Mr. MONROE. I'm not familiar with exactly how long it took, Senator. Senator D'AMATO. Did you interview people down there to see if there was any leak as it relates to that information being put out? Mr. MoNTRoE. I don't recall, Senator, how many people we interviewed but we uncovered no evidence to the effect that Mr. Foster was aware of the issuance of that particular search warrant. Senator D'AMATO. Mr. Hale's attorney called the White House or called Mr. Foster. There was some talk about that. If you have any information, I'd like to know about it. Mr. MONROE. I do not, Senator. Senator DAMATO, Has that been looked into? Mr. MONROE. Yes, sir. Senator D'AMATO, And we have no information with regard to that call from Mr. Hale's attorney? Mr. MONROE. I have no information in our investigation that there was any contact between Mr. Hale and Mr. Foster, Senator.
The Cliff of Death Bridge
At least 35 construction workers are killed in the collapse of a bridge in Mexico. The search for victims is hampered by tons of concrete and twisted steel. The bridge gave way without warning and plunged 350 feet into a deep gorge. A portion frame hangs from the edge of bridge pillion. The camera pans left to show the gap between the two sides of the bridge. Searchers dig through twisted metal and concrete looking for bodies. Bodies are carried out of the wreckage on stretchers.
New Giant Jet
The "Concorde" built jointly by the British and French, makes its debut. Carrying over 140 passengers, it's expected to cut the U.S. - Europe flight time in half when it goes into service in 1971. Footage focuses on the debut of the Concord. A ribbon-cutting ceremony. A tractor pulls the craft from its' hanger. Shots of its' underbelly and nose. Crowds of people stand around the craft.
Telescope
The largest telescope in Europe goes into operation in England. The 8-foot-wide mirror will transfer the image of distant stars to photographic plates. It's accurate to one-millionth of an inch. The Sir Isaac Newton Telescope is shown from a fare. Various shots are made from within the observatory. A technician works the positioning controls. There is a cool shot of the lens opening to take in light. Spinning dials.
Tourists and religious pilgrims flock to Bethlehem
Tourists and religious pilgrims flock to Bethlehem to observe Christmas and view the sacred spots such as the Church of the Nativity. It's the most unrestricted observance in 20 years. A view from a hill shows the City of Bethlehem. Buildings and bell towers are made of stone, and appear weathered. Religious pilgrims enter a small door leading into the Church of the Nativity. Various shots are made of a mass being said with the Church's grotto. A priest blesses the bread by holding it out before him and speaking a prayer. Churchgoers watch with odd looks in their eyes, and then eat the blessed bread.
July 29, 1994 - Part 3
(12:53:54) (Beginning of tape #10053) is of an intense media interest, at the particular time Mr. Foster was going through this depression, the spring and summer of 1993, it was not a media interest and was not according to our investigation, an interest of White House officials. Senator BOXER. But my question was simply do you feel you did a thorough enough investigation of this connection, of this possible connection? Mr. MONROE. Yes, ma'am. Senator BOXER- Or do you think you need to do more of an investigation? Mr. MONROE. No. I believe that we've done a thorough investigation. 49 The CHAIRMAN. Senator D'Amato. Senator D'AMATO, Mr. Monroe, on the day that Vince Foster took his own life, a search warrant obtained for David Hale's office in Arkansas, I believe, was issued; is that correct? Mr. MONROE. That's correct. Senator D'AMATO. Do you know when the paperwork for that search warrant was undertaken and how long it took? Did you interview people in the U.S, Attorney's Office to ascertain how long that took? Mr. MONROE. I'm not familiar with exactly how long it took, Senator. Senator D'AMATO. Did you interview people down there to see if there was any leak as it relates to that information being put out? Mr. MoNTRoE. I don't recall, Senator, how many people we interviewed but we uncovered no evidence to the effect that Mr. Foster was aware of the issuance of that particular search warrant. Senator D'AMATO. Mr. Hale's attorney called the White House or called Mr. Foster. There was some talk about that. If you have any information, I'd like to know about it. Mr. MONROE. I do not, Senator. Senator DAMATO, Has that been looked into? Mr. MONROE. Yes, sir. Senator D'AMATO, And we have no information with regard to that call from Mr. Hale's attorney? Mr. MONROE. I have no information in our investigation that there was any contact between Mr. Hale and Mr. Foster, Senator. (12:55:40) Senator DAMATO. Let me ask this.- There's a question about the manner Mr. MONROE. Senator, excuse me. There were two parts to that. Of course, the search warrant was issued, as you know, sir, on July 20, but the warrant was not effected until July 21, which would have been the day after his death, sir. Senator D'AMATO. The question is would that have come to anybody's knowledge? Did he get a phone call from Mr. Hale's lawyer? I don't know. Did the FBI ever attempt The CHAIRMAN. Do you want to answer that question? Mr. MoNRoE. Yes, I would, Senator. We have no information or evidence that Mr. Foster received any telephone call Senator DAMATO. Did any White House personnel get a phone call from Mr. Hale's lawyer. Mr. MONROE. I'm not aware of that, sir, but, of course, we are still continuing the investigation as to the follow-up in the White House after Mr. Foster's death, sir. Senator DAMAT0. You'll let us know, then? Mr. MONROE. Absolutely. Senator DAMATO, I'll leave that an open question. Did the FBI ever attempt to determine what time Mr. Foster de parted the White House and do we know if the Secret Service keeps a vehicle exit log? Mr. MONROE. Sir , of our information right now suggests that Mr. Foster departed the White House on July 20 at approximately 1 p.m. Whether or not that departure time was based on interviews or a log by the Secret Service, I am not aware of that, sir, but we know that he left about that at time. 50 We were unable to do that Senator D'AMATO, Would you be able-I mean, this investigation, as it relates to the circumstances surrounding Mr. Foster's death ' wouldn't you look at the vehicle departure log to determine what time be may have left? Is that a routine thing? Mr. COLOMBELL. Senator, I don't believe the vehicle was logged out of the White House. I don't believe it was parked in an area where it would have been logged out of the White House. We confirmed that be left around 1 to 1:15 p.m. I can assure you that I personally and a number of other agents made every effort to try to determine his activities after that point in time up, until the point in time that his body was discovered at Fort Marcy Park. We had witnesses who possibly might have placed him at the park at an earlier time. (12:58:24)(End of tape #10052) But because of the passage of time we could not confirm through interview of those witnesses that that was, in fact, Mr. Foster's car that was observed going into the park at an earlier point in the day The CHAIRMAN. Could you pull the mike a little closer for any further responses. Thank you. Mr. COLOMBELL. Certainly, Senator. Senator D'AmATO, Although it's not mentioned in the report of the Independent Counsel, a pager was found on Mr. Foster in Fort Marcy Park. The record also shows that the Secret Service arranged to remove the pager from the Park Police custody the night of Oster's death before any analysis of the pager could be done by Park Police investigators to see whether any numbers were retained in the pager's memory. Do you 'know why the pager was recovered so quickly by the White House after the death of Mr. Foster? Could the pager have contained some numbers called in previously? Did you learn if usual Park-was this the usual Park Police---procedures were followed or were they circumvented? Mr. COLOMBELL. Our investigation confirmed that there bad been pages that went out to Mr. Foster from staff members of the White House, and I stand corrected, but I believe it was either Mr. Nussbaum or members of his office that might have attempted to page him. I would like to-rather than provide information that I'm not absolutely sure of-provide ythe Committee with a supplemental follow-up on information that might be pertinent with regard to that question, Senator.