Mr. President, first of all, I concur in everything the Senator from South Dakota said, and I join him in encouraging people to vote favorably on his amendment. It seems as though the other side has had the opportunity to do a lot more…

Mr. President, it is my understanding in 45 minutes we are going to be having a couple votes, one on amendment No. 4833 and one on the Thune amendment No. 4841, having to do with delivery systems; mine having to do with verification. That…

I thought that is exactly what I said. I apologize for the misunderstanding. Further, the Senator from Massachusetts made the statement that: Our analysis of the N.I.E. and the potential for Russian cheating or breakout confirms that the…

In addition to what Senator Thune said, there are several people who said they want to go into closed session first and address issues having to do with my amendment and his amendment before a vote.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the time be extended by 10 minutes--5 minutes for the Senator from Massachusetts and 5 additional minutes for the Senator from South Dakota. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?

Mr. President, it was my understanding that we had an informal arrangement that we would go back and forth. I would like to be recognized.

Madam President, I do want to be recognized for the purpose of further explaining my amendment No. 4833 and also to respond to the Senator from Massachusetts. Before doing that I would ask if the Senator from South Dakota has any responses…

It is my intention now--I made my presentation earlier on and a similar presentation yesterday and the Senator from Massachusetts responded. I wish to respond to his responses to clarify some of the things that might be a little unclear…

At this time, I yield to the Senator from Wyoming on a subject of far greater significance than anything we have been talking about. I yield to the Senator from Wyoming to discuss something.

Mr. President, let me make a couple of comments and observations. I know the Senator from Massachusetts started out by saying we have to take someone's word for it. My concern is, and I agree with his statement in reference to quotes that…

Let me make one last comment. I think the Senator from Massachusetts is right that we have covered enough of this tonight. There are some things that would be worth going into in a closed session. One thing that doesn't have to be in a…

Before my friend from Wyoming leaves the floor, let me just say I can identify with the things he has said, and to prove it, let me put this up here. These are my 20 kids and grandkids. While maybe he has his name they have given him, my…

Well, there are two motions. I am objecting to the discussion of the amendment at this time, until we find out how long it will be.

I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To increase the number of Type One and Type Two…

Mr. President, I respond by saying that I will object to a time agreement at this time. Several people, including the Senator from Arizona, want to speak on this amendment. That might create a problem because of his activity on this…

Mr. President, I will yield for a moment for an announcement from the Senator from Montana. (The remarks of Mr. TESTER are printed in today's Record under ``Morning Business.'') ____________________

Mr. President, we have another amendment that is up that I think is very significant. It is one having to do with verification. I think if we look at all of the problems we are trying to address with amendments--we have been talking about…

Reserving the right to object, Mr. President---- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection has already been heard.