William H. Frist said "this vote will occur on Friday morning, unless changed by agreement, and we will announce the exact time for that vote as we get closer to it. In the meantime, I now withdraw the motion to proceed so we can return to the Defense appropriations bill over the next 24 hours. Again, I believe the two managers will be able to work together over the next 24 to 48 hours and finish the Defense bill prior to the cloture vote on Friday. Therefore, I now withdraw the motion to proceed to H.R. 5970. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The motion is withdrawn." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordAugust 2, 2006

this vote will occur on Friday morning, unless changed by agreement, and we will announce the exact time for that vote as we get closer to it. In the meantime, I now withdraw the motion to proceed so we can return to the Defense appropriations bill over the next 24 hours. Again, I believe the two managers will be able to work together over the next 24 to 48 hours and finish the Defense bill prior to the cloture vote on Friday. Therefore, I now withdraw the motion to proceed to H.R. 5970. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The motion is withdrawn.

Said by

William H. Frist

Tennessee

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