[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 142 (Tuesday, October 21, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S10871]
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                                 RECESS

  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the 
Senate stands in recess until 2:15 p.m. today.
  Thereupon, at 12:39 p.m., the Senate recessed until 2:15 p.m.; 
whereupon, the Senate reassembled when called to order by the Presiding 
Officer [Mr. Coats].
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair, in his capacity as a Senator from 
the State of Indiana, suggests the absence of a quorum.
  The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. KERRY. 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the quorum call be rescinded.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. KERRY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent I be permitted to 
speak as in morning business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is recognized to speak as in 
morning business.

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