I concur with the Senator from West Virginia. No realignments will be allowed to continue before the completion of the board's recommendations, unless the affected employees and the FAA agree in writing to do so.

Let me ask the Senator from Louisiana, would he be able to allow the Senator from Virginia to go forward?

Mr. President, on behalf of the Senator from Arizona, Mr. McCain, I ask unanimous consent that amendment No. 3528 be withdrawn. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 3528, Withdrawn

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