[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 46 (Thursday, April 17, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S3339]
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                           SENATE TRADITIONS

  Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I just had reason to go and check the 
Record on something and realized a change had been made in the Office 
of the Official Reporters of Debates. In the 22 years I have been here, 
it has been right off the floor, which is the logical place for that 
office to be.
  I guess I am sort of a traditionalist. I believe that traditions that 
work should take precedence over perks that some may want. Frankly, I 
have no idea who made this decision to do all these changes. I do not 
think it is a good one. As a Senator who prefers tradition over perks, 
I wish things would go back to the way they were. Sometimes we should 
realize as Senators, we are only here temporarily. The Senate outlasts 
us.
  Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Gorton). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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