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SENA THAT WERE IN STATE F TEXAS. @ VOTE: THE PRESIDING OFFICER: ARE THERE ANY SENATORS WISHING TO VOTE OR DHAIRNG VOTE? IF NOT,...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 4775 BE FILED TODAY BY 5:00 P.M. EXCEPT A MANAGER'S AMENDMENT, AN AMENDMENT BY SENATOR BYRD AND AN AMENDMENT BY SENATOR STEVENS OR...
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BE RELEVANT TO FIRST-DEGREE TO WHICH OFFERED, THAT UPON DISPOSITION OF ALL
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
AMENDMENTS, THE BILL BE READY A THIRD TIME, THE SENATE VOTE ON PASSAGE OF THE BILL AND ON PASSAGE RNG THE SENATE INSIST UPON ITS AMENDMENT, REQUEST...
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RECOMMEND THAT HE VETO THE BILL. IN THIS
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McCain, John S. III - U.S. Senator, [R] Arizona
MESSAGE, THERE ARE A NUMBER OF ITEMS -- SPECIFIC ITEMS -- THAT THE PRESIDENT MENTIONS IN HIS MESSAGE. SO WE WILL -- AT LEAST I AND THE SENATOR FROM TEXAS...
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MR. REID, -
GREATEST DAMAGE DONE AROUND HERE IS A, MANAGERS' AMENDMENT. " SO ALL THE REST OF
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MR. MCCAIN, -
US AROUND HERE ARE SUPPOSED TO FILE OUR AMENDMENTS BUT NOT A MANAGERS' AMENDMENT. I WILL NOT AGREE TO ANY UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT AT ANY TIME UNLESS...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
AMENDMENT IS
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McCain, John S. III - U.S. Senator, [R] Arizona
FILED AT THE SAME TIME AS EVERYBOD DID I ELSE'S AMENDMENTS ARE. THE WORST, MOST EGREGIOUS STUFF THAT'S BEEN DONE AROUND HERE IS ON THE MANAGERS' AMENDMENT....
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDENT'S BILL BY SOME $3.8 BILLION,
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MR. GRAMM, -
BUT
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THERE IS EA $10
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Gramm, William "Phil" Philip - U.S. Senator, [R] Texas
BILLION THE PRESIDENT ASKED FOR THAT IS NOT GIVEN IN THE BILL, THERE'S $14 BILLION HE DIDN'T ASK FOR THAT IS PROVIDED, AND WITH SOMETHING THIS COMPLICATED,...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
BEEN PUSHING THIS LEGISLATION NOW FOR MANY WEEKS. WE UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF
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MR. REID, -
IT. THE TWO MANAGERS OF
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE BILL UNDERSTAND
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
THE IMPORTANCE OF IT. AND WE WANT TO MOVE THIS ALONG. I WAS HAPPY TO HEAR THE SENATOR FROM ARIZONA SAYING THAT THE PROBLEMS HE HAS WITH THE BILL,...
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FILED BY WHATEVER DATE WE
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McCain, John S. III - U.S. Senator, [R] Arizona
AGREE TO RATHER THAN ADDING A MANAGER'S AMENDMENT AT ANY TIME, WHICH WE KNOW THE HAVOC THAT CAN WREAK, AND AN AMENDMENT BY SENATOR BYRD AND SENATOR STEVENS?...
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MR. REID, -
HAPPY TO HAVE AN AGREEMENT
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MR. STEVENS, -
THAT ALL AMENDMENTS MUST BE FILED BY
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MR. REID, -
5:00 WITHOUT REGARD TO ANYTHING ELSE.
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Stevens, Theodore "Ted" F. - U.S. Senator, [R] Alaska
AND WE'D PROCEED. WE'D BE HAPPY WITH THAT. AS FAR AS THE MANAGER'S AMENDMENTS ARE CONCERNED, THOSE PRIMARILY ARE TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS THAT ARE BROUGHT...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
IN NATURE. AND THAT'S WHY YOU NEED A MANAGERS' AMENDMENT. THESE
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
TWO EXPERTS ON SENATE PROCEDURES HAVE ASKED THAT I PROPOUND A UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT JUST AS I'VE DONE, EXCEPT ELIMINATE THE FACT THAT THERE WOULD...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THEY WOULD
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MR. GRAMM, -
JUST HAVE A -- THERE
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
WOULD BE NO FILING. THE TWO MANAGERS WOULD BE GIVEN
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
BY THEIR RESPECTIVE CLOAKROOM A FINITE LIST OF AMENDMENTS. THIS HAS WORKED WELL IN THE PAST AS A PROCEDURE FOR GETTING A FINITE LIST OF AMENDMENTS....
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MR. GRAMM, -
JUST HAD
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
A LUNCHEON WITH THE
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MR. GRAMM, -
O.M.B.
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MR. REID, -
DIRECTOR REPRESENTING THE PRESIDENT. WE WERE GIVEN AT THE LUNCHEON -- AND SENATOR MCCAIN PUT IT IN THE RECORD, SO IT WILL BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE
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MR. GRAMM, -
TO EVERYBODY.
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
I'M SURE EVERYBODY WILL GET A COPY OF IT --
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Gramm, William "Phil" Philip - U.S. Senator, [R] Texas
AN OUTLINE OF WHY THE PRESIDENT OPPOSES THE BILL, WHY HE WILL VETO IT IF IT'S ADOPTED. THIS BILL IS 115 PAGES LONG. IN JUST LOOKING THROUGH IT, THERE...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
SENSE. AND COMMON SENSE DICTATES
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
THAT THIS BILL, IT'S BEEN AVAILABLE SINCE MAY 23. BEEN AVAILABLE. THE STAFFS HAD IT. MY STAFF'S HAVE HAD IT. OTHER STAFFS HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
GET THIS BILL PASSED BY PASSING IT IN A FORM
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Gramm, William "Phil" Philip - U.S. Senator, [R] Texas
THAT THE PRESIDENT HAS ALREADY SAID HE'S GOING TO VETO IT IN. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT IF WE'RE REALLY IN A HURRY TO PASS THIS BILL, THAT WE NEED TO FIGURE...
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Stevens, Theodore "Ted" F. - U.S. Senator, [R] Alaska
BILLION OF PROGRAMS AS HE DEFINED THEM THAT ARE NOT FUNDED IN THIS BILL. THAT'S THE SECOND PROBLEM. THE THIRD PROBLEM IS THERE ARE $14 BILLION OF
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Gramm, William "Phil" Philip - U.S. Senator, [R] Texas
PROGRAMS THAT HE DID NOT REQUEST, THAT HE DID NOT DESIGNATE AS EMERGENCIES, THAT ARE FUNDED IN THE BILL. SO YOU'VE GOT THREE MAJOR PROBLEMS. IT SPENDS...
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IN WAYS THAT THE
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDENT DOES NOT SEEK TO ALLOCATE
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Stevens, Theodore "Ted" F. - U.S. Senator, [R] Alaska
IT. THERE'S A DIFFERENCE IN WHETHER WE WANT MONEY TO GO TO ONE DEPARTMENT OR ANOTHER FOR HOMELAND DEFENSE. BUT IT'S ALL STILL THERE IN TERMS OF...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
AND
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Byrd, Robert C. - U.S. Senator, [D] West Virginia
THOSE HEARINGS WERE WELL ATTENDED BY MEMBERS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE. AND THE WITNESSES WHO CAME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE WERE WITNESSES THAT WERE...
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MR. REID, -
OF THIS BILL, PEOPLE
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WITHIN THE SOUND OF
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
OUR VOICE SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE $6.7 BILLION IN THIS BILL TO CONDUCT MILITARY OPERATIONS TO CONTINUE THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM. THAT'S THERE....
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Byrd, Robert C. - U.S. Senator, [D] West Virginia
IN THE SHIPYARDS. WE'RE TALKING ABOUT HOMELAND DEFENSE. YOU CAN'T GET ANY CLOSER TO HOME THAN THIS. AND WHY SOME PEOPLE WOULD COME TO THE FLOOR AND...
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MR. REID, -
IN OTHER COUNTRIES,
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THEN MOVE TO STRIKE T. HAVE A VOTE HERE.
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
CAN YOU HAVE A DEBATE ON THAT IN 15, 20 MINUTES. MOVE ON TO SOMETHING ELSE. IF THERE'S SOMETHING ELSE YOU DON'T LIKE, MOVE TO STRIKE IT. YOU KNOW,...
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
NO AMENDMENTS. AND EVEN THIS MORNING THERE WASN'T EVEN MUCH TALK. I WOULD HOPE THAT PEOPLE WOULD COME FORWARD AND OFFER AMENDMENTS TO THIS LEGISLATION...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
AND I WOULD -- I THINK IT'S TOO BAD THAT WE DON'T HAVE PEOPLE HERE. I'VE HAD A
00:58:44
Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
NUMBER OF PEOPLE COME TO ME AND TELL ME THEY HAD AMENDMENTS THEY WANTED TO OFFER. WE HOPE THEY WOULD COME FORWARD AND DO THAT. NOTE THE ABSENCE OF A...
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Nelson, Bill - U.S. Senator, [D] Florida
FLORIDA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AS TO WHY WE NEED THIS BILL AND NOT THE HOUSE BILL OR THE PRESIDENT'S REQUEST. IT IS MOST TIMELY THAT WE EXAMINE THE QUESTION...
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MR. REID, -
AMENDMENT NUMBERED 3570.
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ON PAGE 7, BETWEEN LINES 12 AND 13, INSERT THE FOLLOWING. SECTION 102. MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT, I WOULD ASK FURTHER READING OF THE AMENDMENT BE WAIVED....
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SIMPLY REQUIRES THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO TAKE
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THE CLERK, -
ACTION ON THE RECENTLY ENACTED FARM BILL BILL. THIS CONSERVATION PROVISION IS IMPORTANT AND IT'S ALREADY IN THE FARM BILL AND I'M SIMPLY ASKING THEM...
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MR. REID, -
WHAT WAS -- WHAT IS ALREADY -- WHAT THEY'RE ALREADY REQUIRED TO
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
DO. AS MANY OF MY COLLEAGUES KNOW,
01:43:05
Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
THE FARM BILL IS A THOUSAND PAGES LONG. THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE JUST MET WITH THE SENATE STAFF TO TALK ABOUT THEIR PLANS TO IMPLEMENT THIS MAMMOTH...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
FIRST LET NECESSITY GIVE COLLEAGUES A LITTLE BACKGROUND. IN NOVEMBER OF LAST YEAR, SECRETARY OF VETERANS, TONY PRINCIPI, VERIFIED ROUGHLY A $400 MILLION...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OF PUTTING FORWARD WHAT THEY CALL AN
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INDEPENDENT BUDGET WHICH LAYS OUT, LOOK, THIS IS WHAT WE NEED TO DO IN ORDER TO LIVE UP TO OUR COMMITMENT TO VETERANS FOR GOOD VETERANS HEALTH CARE. ...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THEY KNOW BETTER
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Wellstone, Paul - U.S. Senator, [D] Minnesota
THAN ANYONE THE CHALLENGES THAT THE V.A. FACES. THE $417 MILLION FOR VETERANS HEALTH CARE IN THIS BILL WILL MEAN THAT MINNESOTA'S NETWORK WILL GET AN...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT? THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM NEVADA. MR. REID: WHEN WAS THE LAST -- WHEN WAS THE LAST AMENDMENT? THE PRESIDING OFFICER:...
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MR. REID, -
AN AMENDMENT WAS OFFERED HERE, WHAT TIME WOOS
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THAT?
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MR. REID, -
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
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MR. REID, -
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
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MR. REID, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: 3:47. MR. REID: 3:47. MR. PRESIDENT. THAT'S NOW 4:47. THAT'S AN HOUR. THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR IS CORRECT. HE. MR....
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
BILL. WE ASKED
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MR. REID, -
UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO MOVE FORWARD HAVING AN EXPEDITED TIME FOR
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
FILING
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
AMENDMENTS. AT THAT TIME, THERE WERE A NUMBER OF PEOPLE THAT SAID SHE DIDN'T LIKE CERTAIN THINGS IN THE BILL. I KNOW THERE WAS AN EXAMPLE OF SOME...
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I'LL BET --
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Johnson, Tim P. - U.S. Senator, [D] South Dakota
AND I CAN SPEAK FROM PRETTY GOOD INFORMATION -- THAT THE MINORITY LEADER, THE REPUBLICAN LEADER, WANTSS THIS BILL PASSED. HIS PRESIDENT WANTS IT PASSED....
02:44:43
Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
TRAIN. AND I REPEAT TO MY FRIEND FROM SOUTH DAKOTA, IF THEY DON'T LIKE SOMETHING ON THE TRAIN, TAKE IT OFF. MR. JOHNSON: WELL, WHEN -- IF I MAY CONTINUE,...
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Johnson, Tim P. - U.S. Senator, [D] South Dakota
HAVE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO FIGHT IN THE -- IN AFGHANISTAN AND AROUND THE WORLD? MR. REID: I SAY TO MY FRIEND FROM SOUTH DAKOTA, I REMEMBER A VERY...
02:45:37
Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
THAT. AND I REMEMBER THE EMOTIONS THAT THE SENATOR FROM SOUTH DAKOTA FELT IN EXPRESSING TO ME HOW CONCERNED YOU WERE BUT AT THE SAME TIME PROUD THAT...
02:47:12
Johnson, Tim P. - U.S. Senator, [D] South Dakota
FORCES AT CANNED HARX LOOK THEM IN THE EYE AND TELL THEM WE HAVE-- --AT KANDAHAR, LOOK THEM IN THE EYE AND TELL THEM WE HAVE OTHER THINGS TO DO WE DON'T...
02:49:31
Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
AS A BOY, AS AN ATHLETE. AND SO I'M GLAD HE'S HOME. BUR EA ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. THIS IS -- THE PRESIDING OFFICER, VERY PROUD OF THE FACT HE
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MR. JOHNSON, -
ALWAYS WEARS HIS MARINE
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
PIN. HE'S WRITTEN A BOOK ABOUT THE MARINES. AND I MENTIONED VERY BRIEFLY ON THE FLOOR EARLIER TODAY THAT I ATTEND ADD RECEPTION RIGHT ACROSS THE HALL...
02:52:38
Johnson, Tim P. - U.S. Senator, [D] South Dakota
TO DISRUPT THEIR FAMILY. THEY'RE TO DO A GREAT DEAL. ALL THEY ASK FOR IS THAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND THE UNITED STATES SENATE STAND BEHIND THEM AND...
02:53:47
Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
OVER THE COUNTRY PEOPLE WANT OUR SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN, COAST GUARDSMEN TO HAVE ENOUGH RESOURCES TO DO THEIR JOB. BUT ALSO, AS THE SENATOR HAS...
02:57:29
Johnson, Tim P. - U.S. Senator, [D] South Dakota
MR. REID: EVERY MEMBER OF THE SENATE VOTED FOR THE BILL. JOHN ONSO THIS IS NOT SOME LEGISLATION-- -- MR. JOHNSON: SO THIS IS NOT SOME LEGISLATION WHICH...
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MR. REID, -
FOCUSED VERY CLOSELY ON THIS AND ATTENDED THE MANY PEERGS THAT WENT INTO THE LEGISLATION. IF I UNDERSTOOD
02:57:57
Johnson, Tim P. - U.S. Senator, [D] South Dakota
YOU CORRECTLY, SENATOR LOTT AS WELL WOULD JUST AS SOON SEE THIS LEGISLATION MOVE FORWARD NOW. BUT -- SO I THINK IT IS -- IT DOES NEED TO BE CLEAR THAT...
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MR. REID, -
PRIVILEGES DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE 002 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ACT. MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT? THE PRESIDING
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OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. REID: I HAVE SPOKEN I BELIEVE SENATOR LOTT SUPPORTS THIS LEGISLATION. I HAVEN'T SPOKEN TO HIM IN THAT REGARD. I HAVE...
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HIM AND THAT'S MY UNDERSTANDING. I DON'T WANT TO PUT WORD IN SENATOR LOTT'S MOUTH BUT I BELIEVE HE WANTS THIS LEGISLATION PASSED. I SAY TO MY FRIEND...
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MR. REID, -
HIS STATEMENTS. I
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THINK THE PERSPECTIVE
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
HE HAVE HAS ADDED DEALING WITH HIS SON SPEAKS VOLUMES. I NOTE THE ABSENCE OF A QUORUM. THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE CLERK WILL CALL THE ROLL. QUORUM CALL:
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
MR. DASCHLE: MR. PRESIDENT? THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE MAJORITY LEADER. MR. DASCHLE: I ASK THAT THE QUORUM CALL BE DISPENSED...
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DEBATE TODAY ON THE SUPPLEMENTAL,
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
WE COULD OFFER AMENDMENTS, WE COULD MOVE
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MR. DASCHLE, -
THE PROCESS FORWARD.
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Daschle, Thomas "Tom" A. - U.S. Senator, [D] South Dakota
FOR THOSE WHO MAY NOT BE AWARE, WE'RE NOW DEBATING THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FURTHER RECOVERY FROM AND RESPONSE TO TERRORIST ATTACKS IN THE...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
MURRAY, BOX,FEINSTEIN, REED OF RHODE ISLAND,
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JOHNSON, DURBIN, FOR CELERYLY, AKAKA, NELSON OF FLORIDA RGPS CANTWELL AND MCSKULL SKI. -- --MUCK CULL SKI. -- --MIKULSKI. MR. DASCHLE: WHEN I...
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Daschle, Thomas "Tom" A. - U.S. Senator, [D] South Dakota
THE DEBATE AND TO BRING THIS BILL TO A SUCCESSFUL CLOSE. I'M HOPEFUL THAT ON A BIPARTISAN BASIS MY COLLEAGUES WILL SUPPORT CLOTURE AND THAT WE CAN...
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n QUORUM CALL: MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT? THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM NEVADA. MR. REID: I ASK CONSENT THAT THE CALL OF QUORUM BE TERMINATED....
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MR. REID, -
NUMBER
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
389, S. RES. 182.
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MR. REID, -
CALENDAR NUMBER 390,
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
RES. -- S. RES. 3
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
A 53, S. RES. 263. THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. REID: I FURTHER ASK, MR.
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDENT, THAT THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
WHERE APPLICABLE BE AGREED TO THE RESOLUTIONS AS AMENDED WHERE APPLICABLE BE AGREED. THE PREAMBLES AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO APPLICABLE BE AGREED,...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THESE ITEMS APPEAR AT
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
THE APPROPRIATE PLACE IN THE RECORD AS IF GIVEN. THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. REID: WITHOUT FURTHER INTERVENING ACTION OR DEBATE....
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
REGARDING HUMAN
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MR. REID, -
RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN TIBET.
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THE PRESIDING OFFICER: IS THERE OBJECTION TO PROCEEDING TO THE MEASURE AT THIS TIME?
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MR. REID, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE SENATE WILL PROCEED. MR. REID: THANK YOU. I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT BE AGREED, THE RESOLUTION
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
AS
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THE CLERK, -
AMENDED BE AGREED TO, THE PREAMBLE BE AGREED, THAT THE AMENDMENT TO THE PREAMBLE BE AGREED, THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER BE LAID ON THE TABLE WITHOUT ANY...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
WITHOUT INTERVENING ACTION OR DEBATE. THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. MR. REID: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONS CONSENT
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
THAT THE SENATE PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. RES. 280 SUBMITTED EARLIER TODAY BY SENATORS DURBIN, LUGAR, AND SMITH OF OREGON. THE PRESIDING...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
THERE OBJECTION PROCEEDING TO THE MEASURE AT THIS TIME?
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
THE SENATE WILL PROCEED. MR. REID: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE RESOLUTION AND PREAMBLE BE AGREED TO EVERYBODY BLOCK, THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER BE...
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
ANY STATEMENTS BE
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THE CLERK, -
INSERTED IN THE RECORD AT THE APPROPRIATE PLACE AS IF READ. THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. REID: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT S.
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
2546, ARMY PILOTS AGAINST TERRORISM ACT, BE DISCHARGED FROM THE ARMED
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
SERVICES COMMITTEE AND THEN REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION. THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. SO ORDERED.
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
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Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
MR. REID: MR. PRESIDENT, I UNDERSTAND THAT S. 258 --
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
2578 INTRODUCED EARLIER TODAY BY SENATOR DASCHLE IS AT THE DESK. I ASK FOR ITS FIRST READING. THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE CLERK WILL READ THE TITLE...
04:37:32
Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
STATES CODE TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT. MR. REID: I NOW ASK FOR ITS SECOND READING BUT OBJECT TO MY OWN REQUEST ON BEHALF OF THE BE REPUBLICANS....
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
OBJECTION HAVING BEEN HEARD. MR. REID: IT'S MY UNDERSTANDING, MR. PRESIDENT,
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THE CLERK, -
THIS WILL BE READ A SECOND TIME ON THE NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY. IS THAT RIGHT? THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE CHAIR STANDS
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MR. REID, -
CORRECTED. THE OBJECTION HAS BEEN HEARD. THE BILL WILL RECEIVE ITS SECOND READING ON THE NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY. MR. REID: FINALLY, MR.
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT WHEN THE SENATE COMPLETES ITS BUSINESS TODAY, IT ADJOURN UNTIL THE
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MR. REID, -
HOUR OF 9:50 A.M., FOLLOWING THE PRAYER AND PLEDGE, THE JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
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THE PRESIDING OFFICER, -
BE APPROVED TO DATE, MORNING HOUR BE DEEMED EXPIRED, THE TIME FOR THE TWO LEADERS BE RESERVED FOR THEIR USE LATER IN THE DAY. THERE BE A PERIOD OF MORNING
04:38:23
Reid, Harry - U.S. Senator, [D] Nevada
BUSINESS UP TO 10:15 WITH SENATORS PERMITTED TO SPEAK UP TO TEN MINUTES EACH WITH THE FIRST HALF UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE REPUBLICAN LEAD ARE OR HIS...

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