Trent Lott

I'm a loyal supporter of this Administration, and I'm a long-time friend of yours, but this is not pretty.

I don't think the American people think too much of the idea that we're taking our highway money and spending it in Canada or Mexico.

I guess I'm just saying, just put a billion bucks into this planning, it looks to me like it'd be better to cut that way back and put a lot more of it into actual construction or ready-to-go projects.

You know we're not going to do that. We're going to have some line items.

I just want to emphasize that a veto threat does not scare me at all on a highway bill, number one.

So, first of all, the $247 billion, 6-year bill is inadequate. We're going to be way above that when we get through.

I again thank Senator Hatch for the effort. I remember even last year at one point I think we had approximately 70 judges on the calendar, a large number, and there was disagreement about how to proceed. There was an indication we would…

I acknowledge the fine statement that was made by Senator Thomas and thank him for his efforts today to make sure that Senators are aware of the opportunity to come to the floor of the Senate and pay appropriate tribute and recognition…

If we do not get some control of these outlandish lawsuits and the verdicts that are being handed down both in the field of medical malpractice and in the broader area of tort reform, the never-ending stream of lawsuits that are being…

On a final happy note, I observe there was a baseball game last night, really outstanding game to retire the trophy. I am pleased to say the Romping Elephants were able to bring home the victory and retire the trophy. The score was 9 to 2…

I think Senator Daschle was very careful to say this would not apply to the Defense authorization relevant amendments. There are some that could be offered that they might prefer they not be offered, but they would relate to military…

I commend the Senator for making that decision. There are a lot of other bills Senators on both sides are pushing the majority leader to do, meritorious or otherwise. This is very important. I encourage Senators on both sides of the aisle…