[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 28, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S699]
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                           ORDER OF PROCEDURE

  Mr. WARNER. The distinguished majority leader is approaching the 
Chamber at this moment, and I ask the indulgence of my colleagues to 
await his momentary arrival. He is going to make a brief statement, so 
I am informed, following which either the majority leader or the 
Senator from Virginia will ask unanimous consent that we proceed to a 
period of morning business wherein Senators can speak for not to exceed 
10 minutes.
  I see him right here. Mr. President, I yield the floor.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader.
  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Virginia for being 
here, Johnny-on-the-spot and ready to proceed with statements. I wish 
to say again how much we appreciate the great work he did as chairman 
of the Rules Committee in the inauguration. It was the best I have 
seen. I got very excited at one point; I thought the Senator from 
Virginia was going to take the oath of office. But I think he should be 
commended along with his friend and colleague, the ranking member, 
Senator Ford. It was an excellent effort and everybody was very 
blessed.
  Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I thank my distinguished leader. 
Coincidentally, I am going to give remarks thanking so many who made it 
possible and who contributed of their time and wisdom to make it a 
success and reflect credit upon the Congress of the United States, the 
Office of the Presidency and, indeed, the Federal judiciary. I thank 
the leader.
  Mr. LOTT. I thank the Senator.

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