Kent Conrad: “For a moment, let me consult with the chairman and bill manager. Let me take one moment to consult with him and see how…”

“For a moment, let me consult with the chairman and bill manager. Let me take one moment to consult with him and see how we might proceed. I ask if the Senator from Rhode Island would be prepared to yield back his time. The Senator has already yielded the time. I am prepared to yield back the time on our side as well. Let me say that it would be very helpful, if Senator Burns and his staff are listening, if he could come and do his amendment next--I know it is not scheduled until 1 o'clock--so we are using the time efficiently here on the floor. With that, I yield my time on the Chafee amendment.”