I am aware that there are discussions taking place in an attempt to fashion a compromise proposal. I have directed my staff to continue to facilitate these discussions. Frankly. the Immigration Bill has taken longer that any of us would have liked or could have planned for. It became apparent earlier this week that we would not have time to complete a GATT markup before Friday. We still have many amendments to dispose of on the Immigration Bill. I also know that Chairman Kassebaums Labor Committee is in the middle of the FDA reform markup and that Senator Kennedy wanted to closely coordinate our schedules today. Other members have scheduling conflicts as well.
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