[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 58 (Thursday, May 9, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S4125]
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                            MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I thank the distinguished Republican 
leader for his understanding and his willingness to act in good faith. 
I appreciate very much the explanation that he has made. I know it was 
not his intention and he was not aware of the circumstances that had 
been agreed to prior to the time he came to the floor. We certainly 
know how these things work and appreciate his willingness to rescind 
his actions.
  There are a number of Senators who would want to be heard on issues 
that are important to them. As we continue to await further word about 
the progress of the discussions and negotiations underway, I see no 
reason we cannot continue to allow the Senate to proceed as if in 
morning business.
  I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed as in morning business 
under the arrangements previously authorized in the Senate for a period 
not to exceed 90 minutes.
  Mr. McCAIN. Reserving the right to object, I will not object.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arizona.
  Mr. McCAIN. The majority leader understands the point I was trying to 
make. Next week at this time, the Andean Trade Preference Act expires 
and back tariffs will be levied on four impoverished countries, one 
which is experiencing a revolution. The majority leader does understand 
the reason for the cloture motion, but I understand there will be an 
objection if we wanted to move to ATPA, and that is why the Republican 
leader filed the cloture motion.
  I hope the majority leader understands this is an issue that is 
pressing in time. We need to move forward with it. That may require a 
cloture motion either by the majority leader or the Republican leader.
  I do not object.
  Mr. REID. Reserving the right to object.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Nevada.
  Mr. REID. I ask for 2 minutes prior to Senator Byrd.
  Mr. DASCHLE. I ask unanimous consent my consent request be amended in 
that fashion.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, again I ask unanimous consent the Senate 
be in morning business for 90 minutes and accommodate Senator Reid's 
request for 2 minutes prior to the time Senator Byrd is recognized.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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