[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 8 (Tuesday, February 1, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S681]
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                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. FRIST. Madam President, this morning we have a period for morning 
business until 10:45. At 10:45, we will proceed to executive session 
for the consideration of the nomination of Alberto Gonzales to be 
Attorney General. Chairman Specter will begin that debate. On this 
side, we are prepared to allow for a reasonable time for debate and 
then set a time certain for the vote. I hope that at an early hour 
today we will be able to lock in an agreement so that Members will be 
able to prepare accordingly. We do want all Senators to have the 
opportunity to come to the floor and express themselves and debate 
appropriately. Over the course of the morning, we will hopefully have 
more certainty in terms of when we will complete debate.
  I do want to encourage Senators in the meantime to contact the 
chairman or the ranking member in order to facilitate an orderly 
schedule for speakers. I welcome the debate on Mr. Gonzales and look 
forward to the Senate acting on this important nomination.
  Once again, I mentioned yesterday but I want to remind our colleagues 
today, we have a State of the Union Message tomorrow, a joint meeting 
of Congress at 9 p.m. We have asked Senators to gather in the Chamber 
beginning at 8:30 to proceed at 8:40 to the Hall of the House of 
Representatives tomorrow night.
  I have a statement to make, but I would like to turn to the minority 
leader.

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