[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 1 (Wednesday, January 3, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S8]
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                            MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I now ask unanimous consent that there be 
a period of morning business for statements only, with Senators 
permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the 
exception of the majority and minority leaders.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. There will now be a period for the 
consideration of morning business.
  Mr. DASCHLE. I thank my colleagues.
  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Durbin). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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