[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 31, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S9265]
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 VISIT TO THE SENATE BY THE HONORABLE HOSNI MUBARAK, PRESIDENT OF EGYPT

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, I present to the Senate of the United 
States, the distinguished and honorable President of Egypt, Hosni 
Mubarak.
  [Applause.]


                                 Recess

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
stand in recess in honor of President Hosni Mubarak, so Members might 
meet our friend from Egypt.
  There being no objection, the Senate, at 5:21 p.m., recessed until 
5:25 p.m.; whereupon, the Senate reassembled when called to order by 
the Presiding Officer.
  Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                         Privilege of the Floor

  Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Dr. Jonelle 
Rowe, a fellow on Senator Frist's staff, be granted floor privileges 
today, July 31, 1996, during the consideration of the fiscal year 1997 
Transportation appropriations.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. HATFIELD. I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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