Senator Gregg and I have an agreement that neither one of us do unanimous consent requests without the other informed or on the floor. I have been told by his staff that it is OK with Senator Gregg. With that assurance, I have no objection. I thank Senator Nelson very much for being here to expedite the business of the Senate. It is gracious of him to do so. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Florida.
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