On the recordAugust 23, 2005
I supported going to the war, I think it was the right thing.
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Trent Lott
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transcripts.cnn.comI supported going to the war, I think it was the right thing.
Senator Lott reaffirms his support for the war in Iraq despite ongoing protests.
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