[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 54 (Thursday, April 26, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S3937]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST--S. 149

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, there has been a lot of discussion and 
effort over the past couple of years put into trying to address the 
export administration issue. I know that Senator Gramm and the ranking 
Democrats and Senator Sarbanes have worked on this issue. I know there 
are a number of Senators who have reservations about this whole area 
and this particular piece of legislation.
  It is my understanding that the new administration has had input and 
a number of previous concerns have been addressed. I understand this is 
an area where we need to be careful to make sure we do it in the right 
way and that we pay attention to very important security concerns.
  I think one of the only ways, though, to have those issues properly 
aired and addressed, and hopefully resolved, is to begin the discussion 
and see if we can get a final agreement and move on this legislation.
  I ask unanimous consent that the Senate turn to the consideration of 
calendar No. 26, S. 149, the export administration bill.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
  Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I object.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.

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