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And the last that I will read to you:

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From Convention I am losing my health,

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My sleep, and some of my wealth.

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I can't keep awake,

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I really do ache,

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For January the 12th.

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THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Laughter and applause

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The clerk will ring the quorum bell.

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Mr. Clerk, you might rise and take a bow.

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(Applause.)

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THE PRESIDENT: I think not having heard to the

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contrary from Delegate Penniman, and really not desiring

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to ask him, that we are in a situation to have the third

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reading copies printed tonight and be available early

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tomorrow morning.

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I want to give everyone a chance to read it

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through before being called upon for final vote. I think

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we can accomplish final votes without undue delay.

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The Chair is not advised of any protracted