[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 155 (Friday, November 7, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S11952]
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                     EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, morning business will be 
extended until 5:30 p.m. with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 
minutes each.
  In my capacity as a Senator from the State of Alabama, I suggest the 
absence of a quorum.
  The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Roberts). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask that I may proceed as in morning 
business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is recognized.

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