Trent Lott: “I assure the Senators from Nevada that we have proceeded in good faith on both sides of the aisle on this issue from day…”

“I assure the Senators from Nevada that we have proceeded in good faith on both sides of the aisle on this issue from day one. I have always understood how important it is and how difficult it is for the Senators from Nevada. I also understand, on the other side, how important this issue is to Senators all across America who have nuclear waste in their respective States in cooling pools or in conditions of uncertainty where something needs to be done. There will not be a surprise on this issue. If there is a decision made that we will need to reconsider, it will not be based on absentees or something of that nature. But I do think it is such an important issue and it is so close now--really 1 vote--keeping that option open for a while longer is worthwhile, but I will certainly notify Senator Reid and Senator Bryan, as I have in the past, before we proceed on it.”