[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 145 (Friday, September 12, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S8471]
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                            MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that we move to 
morning business and that the first person recognized be Senator 
Sanders, who is always very patient.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The Senator from Vermont.
  Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I would just concur, if I might, with the 
fine words of Senator Reid. I have not known Senator Warner all that 
long, but clearly he is what a Senator should be. He is thoughtful, 
intelligent, and respectful of other points of view. While he and I may 
not agree on every issue, I have appreciated working with him, and I 
applaud him for his service to this country.
  Mr. WARNER. I thank my colleague for his remarks.
  Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I did want to say a word or two on the 
Defense authorization bill and to indicate that my staff has been 
working with the staff of Senators Levin and Warner. I hope we can work 
out an agreement on an important amendment I have authored along with 
Senators Feingold and Whitehouse.

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