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On the recordOctober 19, 2005
I thank my colleague. I believe there are some on this side who will want to respond. I hope we can get a tight timeframe because we are going to be very busy this week. We have to finish this measure. Amendment No. 2113 Mr. President, now, since it appears we are going to be having some action today, I ask unanimous consent that we bring up the amendment filed this morning, amendment No. 2113. I believe it can be adopted by a voice vote, with Senators who wish to speak on it permitted to speak during time later on today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the amendment is pending. Is there further debate? If not, the question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 2113) was agreed to.
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Julian Bond
Alabama

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