[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 22 (Friday, March 6, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S1498]
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                            MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that there be a 
period for the transaction of morning business until 12 noon, with 
Members allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I would like to be recognized for a 
statement now.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader is recognized.
  Mr. LOTT. I thank the Chair.
  (The remarks of Mr. Frist, Mr. Lott, Mr. Jeffords, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. 
Harkin, and Mr. Bingaman pertaining to the introduction of S. 1722 are 
located in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills and 
Joint Resolutions.'')
  Mr. TORRICELLI address the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Jersey.
  Mr. TORRICELLI. Thank you, Mr. President.

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