COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) – Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane told a crowd of baseball fans Monday that it was “unfortunate” Congress chose to have hearings on the use of steroids in baseball.
“There possibly could have been some other things for Congress to focus on in our nation,” McLane said.
McLane was among those speaking at the President’s Leadership Forum panel discussion on baseball at the Bush Presidential Library and Museum.
No one in the audience specifically asked the panel about the use of steroids and the controversy surrounding pitcher Roger Clemens, but one man did ask McLane to talk about the recent congressional investigation into the use of steroids in baseball.
McLane said it was important for everyone to work together and focus on moving forward rather than looking backward, the Bryan-College Station Eagle reported for its Tuesday editions.
“It’s unfortunate Congress selected this as a showcase,” McLane said as the audience applauded.
Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform questioned Clemens last month about allegations that he used steroids and human growth hormone.
Clemens has a 10-year personal services contract with the Astros. McLane said last week he would honor the contract despite the FBI’s decision to open an investigation into whether Clemens lied in sworn testimony about steroids.
Clemens’ contract begins after he retires.
More than 500 people were in the audience for the forum, which was hosted by former President George Bush and linked to the library’s newest exhibit: “Born to Play Ball.”
At the forum, McLane joined former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, former Houston Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell, Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Morgan.
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