Mr. President, as I commented a few moments ago, I thanked Senator Casey for the comments he made about my 10,000th vote and said that I would be speaking at the conclusion. But I yielded to the Senator from New Jersey because my speech will be somewhat longer, and Senator Lautenberg has now come to the floor. I don't want to keep him for a lengthy speech, so I would be glad to yield--if I may inquire as to how long the Senator from New Jersey will take.
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I thank the Chair and yield the floor. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Nebraska. ____________________
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