Arlen Specter: “we are about to go to the amendment of the distinguished Senator from Louisiana, Ms. Landrieu, with 20 minutes equally…”

“we are about to go to the amendment of the distinguished Senator from Louisiana, Ms. Landrieu, with 20 minutes equally divided. This is an amendment which relates to adoption procedures. It has been reviewed by both Senator Kennedy and myself. We are prepared to accept it. But I understand there are some who oppose the amendment. If anybody wishes to speak in opposition, they ought to come to the floor now because we gave notice a couple of hours ago that this amendment was going to come up under the unanimous consent agreement after we concluded with the Byrd amendment. Anybody who wants to oppose the amendment should come to the floor at this time. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Sununu). Under the previous order, the Senator from Louisiana, Ms. Landrieu, is recognized to control 10 minutes, with 10 minutes in opposition.”