I say to the chairman, I believe this amendment may be noncontroversial. I do not know if there will be any time taken in opposition to the amendment. I would certainly be prepared to agree at 10:45 the vote would take place, if that would be appropriate, and then I would explain the amendment.
On the recordOctober 25, 2005
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