Mr. President. first I wish to thank the majority leader for setting aside the immigration bill to take up this bill. I Informed the majority leader and the Speaker some months ago of my earnest desire to pass this before this Friday. This Friday is the 1year anniversary of the worst civil disaster that we have had In U.S. history: 168 innocent men. women. and children were murdered in the Murrah Building bombing. The majority leader responded to that request. and I appreciate it. I also want to compliment Senator HATCH and Senator BEN and their staffs. and also Chairman HYDE. for their willingness over the last 2 weeks when we were in recess to work out the differences. because the bills between the House and the Senate had a lot to offer. but there are significant differences in the bills.
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