On the recordJuly 12, 2000
I urge Senators: Make haste and come while the time is running and ripe. At some point we have to call up our amendments or go to third reading. It is a little early to go to third reading, but I would plead with Senators not to wait. This is an excellent opportunity. If I had an amendment to the bill, I would be eager to see a moment such as this when other Senators are not seeking recognition, and I would be eager to come to the floor, work out my amendment with the two managers, and be on my way back to the office and other things. So I make that urgent plea because at some point, if Senators do not come to the floor with their amendments, I may move to go to third reading and get the yeas and nays on that. Of course, if that motion carries, there can be no more amendments. I am not saying I will do that yet, but there will come a time.
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