[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 61 (Thursday, May 14, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S4847]
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                         PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

  Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I also ask unanimous consent that my assistant, 
Lourdes Agosto, be allowed floor privileges while I give this speech.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I thank the Chair.
  (The remarks of Mr. Smith of Oregon pertaining to the introduction of 
S. 2079 are located in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced 
Bills and Joint Resolutions.'')
  Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, I thank you for the time and 
yield back the floor.
  I note the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. DeWINE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the 
previous order, the Senator from Ohio is recognized to speak for up to 
15 minutes.

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