[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 27, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S3]
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                 MEASURE PLACED ON CALENDAR--H.R. 2709

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the second bill 
be read the second time.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (H.R. 2709) to impose certain sanctions on foreign 
     persons who transfer items contributing to Iran's efforts to 
     acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles, and to 
     implement the obligations of the United States under the 
     Chemical Weapons Convention.

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I object to further proceedings on this item 
at this time.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill will be placed on the calendar.
  Mr. GREGG addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Hampshire is recognized.
  Mr. GREGG. I understand we are in morning business and that I have 20 
minutes under the order, is that correct?

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