to willie begay, thomas claw and john brown injure h. jr., we honor your lives and mourn your passing. to awful code talkers alive and beyond, we celebrate your service. whenever stories of courage and patriotism are told, we will think of you. thank you, mr. president, and i note the absence of a quorum. the presiding officer: the clerk will call the roll. quorum call: mr. barrasso: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from illinois. mr. barrasso: i would ask that the quorum call be rescinded. officer without objection. mr. barrasso: thank you. i would like to speak on two -- mr. burris: thrieblgd speeg on two different issues on morning business. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. bur is: thank you, mr. president. i rise today to applaud senator lincoln and senator snowe for their leadership and commitment in introducing senate bill 1222. this legislation would revise and extend existing empowerment zones, renewable community and enterprise community rules. it seeks to make these programs more effective and ensu