Mr. President, I want to note for the benefit of our colleagues that on the list of 39 amendments, the first amendment was Senator McCain's amendment No. 2001. He did not call it up, which is an expression of his intention not to go forward with it. I thank him for that, and I hope it sets a precedent that other of the sponsors of amendments will feel moved to follow. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time has expired. The Senator from Maine.
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