at this point, I yield to my distinguished colleague, Senator Coburn, who did an excellent job as Mr. Holmes's principal advocate before the Judiciary Committee, as my designee to handle the proceedings in the Senate this afternoon and tomorrow on the confirmation of Mr. Holmes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oklahoma is recognized.
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