question that there were problems with fast and furious and that it was ill conceived and poorly executeded, as were the three prior programs. but my amendment addresses the fast and furious report that you have and it would add language to the report explaining that proceeding to contempt charges at this time is unwarranted because the committee's investigation and the narrative of the contempt citation as serious an glaring flaws. and one of the most significant and partisan decisions of the investigation, the chairman has refused requests, including requests today to hold a public hearing with mr. kenneth melson, the former head of the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and exploeives. the agency responsible for conducting these operations, it seems logical and common sense that we would want to hear from him in a public forum, in a public hearing where all of us are not just reading a transcript, but have a chance to question him. i believe that one reason that he has not been called for this may be due to the fact that mr. m melson's testimony would be contrary to the partisan narrat