[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 136 (Friday, October 2, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S11325]
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                            MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that there now be 
a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak for up 
to 10 minutes each.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. McCAIN. I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Gorton). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, as I understand, we are in morning 
business for up to 10 minutes. I ask unanimous consent to be able to 
proceed for 15 minutes.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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