August 4, 1977
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Mr. MUSKIE. Mr. President, the next amendment will be offered by the distinguished Senator from Texas (Mr. BENTSEN) . He has not yet arrived. For personal reasons, Senator CHAFEE would like, at this point, to make his statement on the section 404 issue. I ask unanimous consent that he may make his statement at this point and that it follow Senator BENTSEN's statement when Senator BENTSEN arrives to present his amendment and begin debate on the issue.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Who yields time?
Mr. MUSKIE. How much time would the Senator like?
Mr. CHAFEE. Ten minutes.
Mr. MUSKIE. I yield 10 minutes to the distinguished Senator from Rhode Island.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island is recognized for 10 minutes.