[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 15 (Thursday, February 9, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S1044]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           EXECUTIVE SESSION

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  NOMINATION OF ERIC S. EDELMAN TO BE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR 
                                 POLICY

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to executive session; I ask unanimous consent that the cloture 
vote with respect to Executive Calendar No. 309 be vitiated, the Senate 
proceed to its consideration, the nomination be confirmed, the motion 
to reconsider be laid on the table, the President be immediately 
notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then resume legislative 
session.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The nomination considered and confirmed is as follows:


                         DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

       Eric S. Edelman, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Policy.

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