[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 33 (Wednesday, March 15, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S2174]
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  JOINT MEETING OF THE TWO HOUSES--ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF LIBERIA

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, in accordance with the 
previous order, the Senate will now stand in recess for the purpose of 
attending a joint meeting with the House of Representatives to hear the 
very distinguished President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.
  Thereupon, the Senate, at 1:50 p.m., took a recess, and the Senate, 
preceded by its Secretary, Emily J. Reynolds, and its Assistant 
Sergeant at Arms, Lynne Halbrooks, proceeded to the Hall of the House 
of Representatives to hear an address delivered by Her Excellency, 
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, President of Liberia.
  (For the address delivered by the President of Liberia, see today's 
proceedings in the House of Representatives.)
  At 2:59 p.m., the Senate, reassembled and was called to order by the 
Presiding Officer (Mr. Martinez).

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