[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 184 (Saturday, November 18, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S17460]
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           ORDER FOR RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that following the 
remarks of Senators Stevens, Exon, Warner, and Craig, the Senate stand 
in recess subject to the call of the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
  Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. LOTT. I yield the floor.
  Mr. STEVENS addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alaska.
  Mr. STEVENS. Before the acting leader retires, I hope that we can 
agree to take off this 5-minute limitation on comment to be made at 
this time in morning business. It is my understanding that the time 
limit is 5 minutes for each Member; is that correct?
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct, at this point.
  Mr. STEVENS. Well, I have a longer statement I would like to make 
concerning the defense bill and this hiatus of funds. I would like to 
ask that that time be extended somewhat.
  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, could I inquire, how long does the----
  Mr. STEVENS. Ten minutes for each one would be sufficient, in my 
judgment.
  Mr. LOTT. I modify my request and ask unanimous consent that each 
Senator would be given 10 minutes.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I thank the distinguished acting leader.

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