himself and to the public at large - disclosure should not be made to the Committee. The requests of the Committee and of Judge Hastings raise separate and independent issues. Each must be considered on its own merits. There is absolutely no basis, and Judge Hastings cites no authority, for conditioning the Committee's right of access on reciprocal access by Judge Hastings or the public. CONCLUSION For the foregoing reasons, the Committee on the Judiciary of the United States House of Representatives respectfully requests that the Orders of August 5, 1987, and September 21, 1987 be affirmed in all respects, and that no further stays be granted. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing Brief of Appellee was sent to the following individuals in the manner indicated below, this 22nd day of October, 1987. STATEMENTS REGARDING PREFERENCE AND ORAL ARGUMENTS The court has already determined that the oral argument should be heard and has established an expedited briefing schedule. TABLE OF CONTENTS STATEMENTS REGARDING PREFERENCE AND ORAL ARGUMENT TABLE OF CITATIONS ... STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES. STATEMENT OF THE CASE.. Supplemental Statement of the Course of Supplemental Statement of Facts The Standard of Review SUMMARY OF THE ARGUMENT STATEMENT OF JURISDICTION ARGUMENT I. i 1 2 3 6 7 12 12 THE COMMITTEE'S REQUEST DID NOT DEMON- A. THE RULE OF SECRECY MUST BE APPLIED 13 13 Page |