I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to proceed for up to 10 minutes as if in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Ms. Collins and Mr. Nelson pertaining to the introduction of S. 1970 are printed in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions.'')
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