Opening
Thank you for taking the time to join in today. There has been an on-going dialogue with most of you who are participating in this session today, and I thank you for the conversation. What you have said, in brief, is that you are concerned about possible manipulation of the silver and gold markets. As someone who worked on Capitol Hill where we responded to thousands of constituents every week, I took it as part of my job to reply to folks. I continue to do that in my position as a Commissioner. This conference call today is part of my continuing efforts to respond to your concerns. And it’s my firm belief that not only is responding to you my responsibility, it’s also a great benefit. Some of the best thoughts and ideas come from folks communicating with government. Your contribution to the public and to this process—trying to ensure that these metals markets are free and fair and that they are devoid of fraud, abuse, and manipulation—is commendable.
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