[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 95 (Wednesday, July 20, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: July 20, 1994]
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               THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH ON HEALTH INSURANCE

  Mr. PACKWOOD. Madam President, I was very, very encouraged by the 
President's speech to the Governors in Boston yesterday on health 
insurance. For the first time, he has indicated that he is willing to 
move off the employer mandates, and I think that gives us an 
opportunity for genuine compromise when he is moving toward the center 
and toward what I would call a moderate position.
  He can count on me in wanting to work with him. I thought it was a 
major step. I congratulate him. I thank him. I hope it moves us along a 
step forward toward being able to get a bill.
  I thank the Chair and suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. BUMPERS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Lieberman). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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