Godzilla Vs. Mothra: Statement Of John Lampe, President And CEO Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.

    NASHVILLE, Tenn.--May 22, 2001--Following is a statement by John Lampe, president and CEO of Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.:
    "We applaud Chairman Tauzin's call for additional hearings. As I told Chairman Tauzin last evening, we believe there are significant safety concerns with a substantial segment of Ford Explorers. We look forward to presenting our information to the committee and showing them our tires are safe."