We respectfully request that you reconvene hearings as soon as possible to take these witnesses sworn testimony about their roles in the Cheney energy task force and the recent run-up in American fuel prices,

There were no hearings, there was no testimony,

be prepared to provide sworn testimony.

He made the request for their assistance to have (Elian) returned to him ... as soon as possible. They gave assurances to him that satisfied him on this point.

I respectfully ask legal authorities to launch an investigation as soon as possible. I am desperate to find out who switched the samples for what motive and how.

[Now Melton's lawyers say] there exists no sworn testimony by Mr. Melton denying that he provided Ann Radelat with a copy of the subject memorandum, ... The only sworn ... responses filed in this matter by Mr. Melton correctly state that he did provide a copy of the memo to Ann Radelat.