[lemma=witness] [tag=□]
[lemma=witness] [tag=RB]
However , the trial court only allowed arguments by counsel and refused the R 's attempts to call witnesses even though they argued they had not been given notice or an opportunity to appear at the previous hearing . " Witnesses later described seeing people on fire , including a man and a woman holding hands , plunging to their deaths . A statement made by the witness before a legislative committee which is pertinent to the matter before the legislative committee is privileged and the witness shall not be subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof unless the witness knowingly makes a false and immaterial statement for the purpose of defaming another . What the witnesses really saw back in those exciting days in 1967 were space vehicles all right , but not from some distant , alien world . Our employees are known for a deep commitment to service , which is witnessed daily in the thousands of communities they serve . Finally , is it not peculiar that witnesses later today will protest that health plans are already addressing these issues , but if we require them to do so it will cost money ? In fact , we will hear from witnesses later today that cost has become such a driving factor that anything we legislate in this area will drive up the cost of care .