[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 17, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S9437]
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                           ORDER OF PROCEDURE

  Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be able to 
proceed as if in morning business for up to 30 minutes.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Roberts). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, first of all, I have two statements I wish 
to make, but if any of my colleagues come in and wish to begin on the 
amendments, I will cease at that point and not ask for all 30 minutes.
  Second, Mr. President, I apologize to you and others for my gravelly 
voice; I have a cold, and I understand sitting in the chair can be a 
task. It is hard enough sometimes to listen to me, and it is even 
harder sometimes when I am in this condition.

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