[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 24, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S11136]
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                            MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. COHEN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now 
go into a period of morning business with Members allowed to speak for 
up to 5 minutes each.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. COHEN. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The 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the quorum call be rescinded.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.
  Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, are we in morning business?
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is in morning business, with 
Senators allowed to speak for up to 5 minutes.
  Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to be allowed to 
speak for 10 minutes.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The Senator from North Dakota is recognize to speak for 10 minutes.
  Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I would like to make two points today; one 
very brief and then I would like to make some remarks, along with my 
colleague, Senator Ashcroft, and introduce a piece of legislation.

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