(Following is a transcript of the Oct. 22, 1992 conversation with President David Steiner of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) recorded without his knowledge by New York businessman Haim (Harry) Katz. Its existence was first revealed to the Washington Times and its release triggered Steiner's resignation. David Steiner: Haim. Harry Katz: Hello, how are you? DS: Where are you located?
HK: I'm located in Queens, New York. DS: Queens.. .Far Rockaway? HK: Belle Harbor. DS: Belle Harbor. I'm trying to get this list together. Would you ever get into the city? HK: Sure, I do. Sure, you come frequently? DS: Well I come in from time to time. I have an office there, at AIPAC in the city. You know, I want you to understand . . . where did you get my name and phone number? HK: Oh, I, um, I called AIPAC. . . DS: Yeah. HK: And ahh. . .I know you're the president of AIPAC...DS: You should understand that, the political information that I gave you, those are personal choices . . .HK: Sure, I understand. [Photo: engrish.com]