[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 56 (Thursday, April 22, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S4102]
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                         PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

  Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Bryan 
Giddings, Kelly Maher, Leesa Washington, Suzanne Matwyshen, and Jordan 
Coyle be granted floor privileges for the duration of my remarks.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The Senator from Florida is recognized.
  (The remarks of Mr. Graham pertaining to the introduction of S. 868 
are located in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills 
and Joint Resolutions.''
  Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, what is the pending parliamentary 
situation?
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is conducting morning business and 
Senators may speak for up to 15 minutes each.
  Mr. LEAHY. I thank the distinguished Presiding Officer. I believe 
this is the first time I have spoken when the Senator from Illinois has 
been in the Chair. I appreciate the opportunity.

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