Fifteen minutes. I ask that Senator Durbin be recognized for 15 minutes as in morning business. And for Senator Boxer, how much time? She would like up to 30 minutes as in morning business. Could we get those agreed to as well, with the additional understanding that we go into a quorum call at that point and that it be equally charged.
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