Trent Lott: “let me say to Senator Reid, I have been working with the Senator and both sides of the aisle, and we are trying to make…”

“let me say to Senator Reid, I have been working with the Senator and both sides of the aisle, and we are trying to make sure everybody understands what we are doing here. This is very critical legislation to aid the Katrina victims in all the affected States, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. I hope we can get this agreed to shortly before we get into the extended debate with regard to the other legislation, the PATRIOT Act. So as soon as we could get notification from the Democratic leader, we are ready to proceed. I will be standing by waiting for that opportunity because there are thousands of people waiting for this help, and they need it now. I thank Senator Reid. And since he has objected, I will withhold at this time but will be on standby ready to go momentarily. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from New Hampshire. ____________________”