[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 60 (Friday, May 4, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S4394]
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                            MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that there now 
be a period for morning business, with Senators permitted to speak for 
up to 10 minutes each.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, 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. DODD. 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the quorum call be rescinded.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. DODD. Mr. President, is morning business the pending business?
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct, with a 10-minute 
limitation.
  Mr. DODD. I gather our colleague and friend from West Virginia may be 
here shortly, as he is inclined to do on Fridays for periods of 
enlightenment. I encourage Members to listen carefully to the 
distinguished senior Senator from West Virginia. He always has the most 
interesting discussions on history and poetry and important national 
holidays and days of recognition. It is worthy of the Senate's 
attention for those who may be following the debate through the 
channels of public communication.
  Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak out of 
order for as long as is necessary, and it will not be all that long, 
but long enough.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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