• (p15) - Jerry Keating, Agent - I began my career with John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. in 1965.
  • From 1982 to June 12, 1990, I was the staff manager in the Sioux City, LA, office.
  • My job during this period was to office train and field train new and veteran agents.
  • I am still employed by the John Hancock ...
  • I would like to know exactly, what guarantees do I have from this committee that I will not be harassed?
• Howard Metzenbaum (D-OH) - We cannot guarantee any position.
  • But I would guess that my colleague here from South Carolina and this Senator and I think every member of this Senate would be so outraged at John Hancock if they took any action against you for testifying before a Senate committee that they would find our wrath unlimited and that we would take every step possible to protect your position.
  • I think the Senator from South Carolina, with whom I disagree on some issues, but I think he would agree that no witness ought to ever be penalized for appearing before a Senate committee.
    • And this gentleman is asking whether or not—what guarantee does he have that he will not be terminated from his employment just by reason of his appearing here. Do I reflect the Senator's view as well?
• Strom Thurmond (R-SC) - Yes, you do.
• Howard Metzenbaum (D-OH) -  Thank you. Mr. Keating, please proceed.

1993 0525 - GOV (Senate) - When Will Policyholders Be Given The Truth About Life Insurance?, Howard Metzenbaum (D-OH)  ---  [BonkNote]