Trent Lott: “I wish to comment at this time about one of the most effective and respected Senators in this Chamber. He can be…”

“I wish to comment at this time about one of the most effective and respected Senators in this Chamber. He can be ferocious in trying to get his work done, but he always winds up doing it with a smile on his face. He quite often acts as a typical trial lawyer making his case against the opposing counsel or pleading his case to the jury. Of course, we enjoy referring to him sometimes as the ``Tasmanian devil.'' When he comes to the Senate floor wearing his Tasmanian devil tie, look out; he is ready to do the people's business in quick order. For more than 30 years, the Alaskan of the Year Committee has named an Alaskan of the year who has significantly affected the character and the development of the 49th State. Thus, it is no surprise that in 1974 Senator Stevens, along with the newspaper publisher, was named ``Alaskan of the Year.'' Recently, the Alaskan of the Year Committee set out to name the Alaskan of the Century. ... On the final ballot, Alaska's senior Senator, who has served so well in this body, Ted Stevens, was named ``Alaskan of the Century.'' What a great honor.”