[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 150 (Tuesday, October 20, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S12681]
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                       THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE

  Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I thank the distinguished President pro 
tempore. I think it should be noted from time to time, particularly on 
this, presumably one of the last 2 days of the Congress, that this 
distinguished President pro tempore has reported every morning the 
Senate has convened, so far as I know, to open the Senate. It is a 
responsibility he has taken unto himself with great dignity as he 
carries out his duties to the credit of this memorable institution, and 
we express our great appreciation to the President pro tempore. To the 
best of my knowledge, he has not missed a single day of this Congress 
in opening up the Senate, which is another record to add to the many, 
many records of our distinguished President pro tempore.
  Mr. THURMOND. I thank the able Senator very much for his kind 
remarks.
  Mr. WARNER. I thank the distinguished Senator.
  I rise to address two subjects today, and I ask unanimous consent to 
use such time as I may require, although I will yield to others as they 
appear in the Chamber seeking recognition.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. WARNER. I thank the Chair.

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