[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 24 (Thursday, March 7, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S1658]
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                            MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed 
to a period of morning business, with Senators allowed to speak therein 
for a period not to exceed 10 minutes.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. REID. How long does the Senator from Maine wish to speak?
  Ms. COLLINS. If I could be recognized for 10 minutes.
  Mr. REID. If the Senator needs more time, no problem.
  Ms. COLLINS. I thank the leader for his assistance.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Maine.
  Ms. COLLINS. Madam President, I also appreciate you staying in the 
chair. I will try not to unduly delay you.

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