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                            MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to a period for the transaction of morning business, with 
Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I understand we are in a period of 
morning business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct.
  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 20 
minutes.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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