Kent Conrad: “And who controls the time in opposition? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Hampshire would control the time in…”

“And who controls the time in opposition? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Hampshire would control the time in opposition if in fact he is opposed to the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arizona. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I would be prepared to set aside the pending amendment until such time as anyone else wants to come and talk on it or that my time expires so the other Members may proceed with Senate business. I ask unanimous consent that my amendment be set aside pending the arrival of another Senator who may want to speak on this amendment. In the meantime, other Senators may be recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Dakota.”