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  VISIT TO THE SENATE BY THE KING OF THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN, 
                     KING HUSSEIN I, AND QUEEN NOOR

  Mr. HELMS. Madam President, we have in the Chamber two distinguished 
guests, one a native of the United States, the Honorable King of 
Jordan, King Hussein, and his bride, Queen Noor.


                                 Recess

  Mr. HELMS. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that we stand in 
recess so that Senators may greet our guests after which time we 
resume.
  There being no objection, the Senate, at 4:36 p.m. recessed subject 
to the call of the Chair; whereupon, at 4:43 p.m. the Senate 
reassembled when called to order by the Presiding Officer (Ms. Snowe).
  Mr. REID. Madam 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. PRYOR. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Cochran). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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