The advertisement uses the recent bankruptcy reorganization filing of the Rutland Fire Clay Company to promote the Fairness in Asbestos Compensation Act, S. 758 and H.R. 1283. Mr. President, here is a copy of this ad. I ask unanimous consent that the text of this advertisement be printed in the Record at the end of my remarks. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. President, I am offended by this slick advertisement.
Nothing is further from the truth.
Thomas Martin, who is the President of the Rutland Fire Clay Company, and who is named in the advertisement, has written to me to set the record straight. The truth is that we have worked out a consensual bankruptcy plan which recognizes the value of Rutland Fire Clay Company and its employees. I ask unanimous consent that the full text of Thomas Martin's letter to me be printed in the Record at the conclusion of my remarks. Without objection, it is so ordered. I have met with Tom Martin of the Rutland Fire Clay Company and corresponded with him about asbestos litigation.