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Several other witnesses involved in the production of the Goldberg book backed up Rockefeller's testimony. Confirming that he was the sole investor in the book, Laurance Rockefeller admitted that "this is one investment I wish I had not made." The only partially damaging witness against Rocky was Goldberg himself. Bumping into Rockefeller on his way to testify, Goldberg remarked: "You've had a long day." "Thank you for coming," replied Rocky, clapping Goldberg on the shoulder. Calling the book "libelous" (though he plans no lawsuit), Goldberg withdrew his earlier endorsement of Rockefeller for Vice President. The last witness of the week, Author Victor Lasky, denied making a slashing attack on Goldberg. "I hit him with marshmallows."
Rockefeller may have a rougher time with the more obstreperous House Judiciary Committee. Some of its liberal Democrats are "laying for him," noted a committee member. "It's hyper-suspicion," says G.O.P. Representative Thomas F. Railsback. But House Speaker Carl Albert declared that it is "important" for Congress to act on the nomination before adjournment, and if it does, that act is likely to be one of confirmation.
*An exaggeration perhaps. When J.P. Morgan testified at a Senate banking investigation in 1933, a circus pressagent put a midget on his lap.