William H. Frist said "I have been stating that we have been prepared to consider some of the additional nominations that are on the Executive Calendar and are available for consideration. There are a number of nominations being held up for one reason or another. But I am particularly concerned that a group of nominations is being held up for reasons unrelated to their qualifications or job responsibilities. We have several senior Department of Defense nominations and intelligence nominations that we need to consider. We will begin the amendment process to the asbestos bill beginning tomorrow morning, and my intention is to see if we can schedule debate and votes on these nominations. If we are unable to do that, then I will file a cloture motion on the nomination, with that vote occurring Friday. ___________________

On the recordFebruary 8, 2006

I have been stating that we have been prepared to consider some of the additional nominations that are on the Executive Calendar and are available for consideration. There are a number of nominations being held up for one reason or another. But I am particularly concerned that a group of nominations is being held up for reasons unrelated to their qualifications or job responsibilities. We have several senior Department of Defense nominations and intelligence nominations that we need to consider. We will begin the amendment process to the asbestos bill beginning tomorrow morning, and my intention is to see if we can schedule debate and votes on these nominations. If we are unable to do that, then I will file a cloture motion on the nomination, with that vote occurring Friday. ____________________

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William H. Frist

Tennessee

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