[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 91 (Wednesday, June 25, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S6344]
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     VISIT TO THE SENATE BY MEMBERS OF THE COLOMBIA NATIONAL SENATE

  Mr. BRYAN. It is my understanding, Mr. President, that we are honored 
by the presence of dignitaries. I will yield the floor and simply ask 
unanimous consent that after their introduction, I might be recognized 
again for purposes of continuing my comments. If the Senate is 
agreeable to that, I will yield the floor.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Who seeks recognition? The Senator from Florida.
  Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, first, I thank my good friend and 
colleague from Nevada for his generosity in allowing us to take a 
moment at this time to introduce some distinguished guests. I might say 
that Senator Bryan visited Colombia in March of this year and I think 
came away with some of the same positive feelings about the country and 
the people that I share.
  We are honored today to have visitors, members of the Colombia 
National Senate: First, Senator Luis Londono, the President of the 
Colombia National Senate; Senator Amilkar Acosta, the President-elect; 
Senator Luis Velez, Senator Carlos Garcia, Senator German Vargas, and 
Senator Luis Perez.
  I present these members of the Colombia National Senate to the 
Members of the United States Senate.
  I thank the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair thanks the Senator from Florida. We 
welcome our guests. We are delighted to have them here in America.

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