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Statement of Senator MitchellMarch 30, 2006I accept the responsibility placed on me by the Commissioner in full recognition of the seriousness of the many issues raised by the task. The allegations arising out of the BALCO investigation or otherwise that Major League players have used steroids and other illegal performance-enhancing drugs have caused fans and observers to question the integrity of play at the highest level of our national game. These allegations require close scrutiny. At the same time, the individuals who are alleged to have used these illegal substances are entitled to a deliberate and unbiased examination of the facts that will comport with basic American values of fairness I invite those who believe they have information relating to the use of steroids and other illegal performance enhancing drugs by Major League baseball players to come forward with that information so that it might be considered in the context of all of the evidence. I further request full cooperation from all those we contact who might have relevant information. |
Press ConferenceMarch 30, 2006On March 30, 2006, Commissioner Allan H. Selig announced that he had asked Senator George Mitchell, chairman of the law firm DLA Piper, to lead an independent investigation into the alleged illegal use of steroids and other performance enhancing drugs by players in Major League Baseball. Read the statements by Commissioner Selig and Senator Mitchell from the March 30, 2006 press conference. |