Which is to say that at this point in time I cannot obtain such ruling; is that correct? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct.

I thought I made that request to the Chair. I failed to communicate. I now make that request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is recognized to discuss his amendment.

I so amend my request to the Presiding Officer for the purpose of filing the amendment. I marvel at the parliamentary situation of the managing of this bill. Perhaps if I had done something similar, I would now be on the Defense bill. But…

I am well aware of the efforts of my good friend from Michigan to get documents from the Department of Defense and his modest success and some lack of success. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who yields time?

He will certainly get that time. I ask unanimous consent for that. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?

I believe the Senator has just come on the floor. We have been on this now for about 45 minutes covering the parameter of the issues that would be brought up. I respect his desire to speak. We will try to accommodate you at any point. I…

He can be recognized following the hour of three of us. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Oklahoma is recognized.

I thank our colleague. It will be given careful consideration. It relates to an important subject matter. I understand the Senator from Colorado has about 10 minutes, followed by Senators McCain, Graham, and Warner for 1 hour. The…

We are anxious to get going, but we will do 15 minutes. I see the Senator from Colorado here. I know the Senator from Arizona and the Senator from South Carolina called within the hour. They need time. Can the Senator advise me as to what…

If the Senator from Colorado could be recognized following Senator Dorgan, I would like to reserve an hour for myself and Senator McCain and Senator Lindsey Graham.

the way we run is the managers usually try to get recognition. What we would now like to do, Mr. President, is to have the Senator from Oklahoma address his amendments--for what period of time?

may the manager of the bill address the Senate for a moment? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Will the Senator from Oklahoma yield?

We will have our staffs check those figures. I thank the Senator. Mr. President, I would like to vigorously oppose this amendment for the following reasons. The impact of the amendment would be, first and foremost, to send a message that…

I am a big supporter of CTR. I happened to be in the room on the day CTR was born--by Sam Nunn. I will never forget it. I have followed the program. I have been a supporter. I think there is quite a bit of funding in this budget for CTR…

we are still on the bill and speakers are coming to the Senate floor. At this time, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

before the Senator brings up this matter-- and he has the floor--I wonder if I can clarify this among my colleagues, to try to accommodate others. We have Senator Dorgan to be recognized under the previous unanimous consent. I understand…

I can't hear the Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Virginia has 9 minutes remaining. The Senator from South Carolina has 2 minutes--10 minutes remaining.

Could we act on the UC request, Mr. President? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Oklahoma.

we now turn to the three Senators. I would like to take 1 minute to address both Colorado Senators. I followed with interest your amendments. I do hope we now have on the record a clear statement of support by the Secretary of Energy. Am I…

if I might ask my distinguished colleague a question or two. We are all good, strong supporters of the CTR program. But I am informed that you are taking $50 million from the missiles. I will address that question momentarily. But I think…

I can answer that. If you look at the second McCain amendment, basically that amendment is directed at that question. That is my understanding.

I say to our good friend and colleague, we will take under consideration the Senator's amendment with great care.

the three of us, together with others who have talked with us, I think, have made a very valuable contribution because all eyes are on America as to how we conduct these difficult situations. Tomorrow we will have an opportunity to further…

we have labored together these 27 years. This, too, shall be overcome in one way or another. I thank my friend from Connecticut. I am impressed with the enthusiasm he expressed at this hour of the night.

I rise to express concerns about the Levin amendment related to Federal time and material contracts. The proposed amendment would direct that when prime contractor engages a subcontractor to augment the delivery of hours under a time and…