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Exhibit 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our reports dated January 20, 2000,
except with respect to certain information in Note M as to which the date is
March 8, 2000 and Note N as to which the date is May 31, 2000 included in Lone
Star Technologies, Inc. Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 1999 and to
all references to our Firm included in this registration statement.
Dallas, Texas
June 1, 2000
