Trent Lott: “I join my colleague to express my sadness at the loss of our friend and Thad's administrative assistant, Wiley Carter. I…”

“I join my colleague to express my sadness at the loss of our friend and Thad's administrative assistant, Wiley Carter. I extend my sympathy to Senator Cochran and his staff, and certainly to the family and all the many friends that Wiley Carter had in Mississippi. Senator Cochran did a wonderful job of talking about his indomitable spirit. He was a lovable guy, a great pleasure to be around. He was a friend of mine. And on many occasions when I needed advice and counsel, I can remember seeking out Wiley Carter. He did always have good spirits. I have never seen anybody who actually enjoyed Government and politics, which is the art of Government, any more than Wiley Carter. He was dedicated to maintaining an America in which we want our children to grow up. I am not the only person to note that more Wileys would serve us all well. In the initial part of his 40-year career, Wiley worked for the State's economic development department, the Mississippi Democratic Party, former Lt. Gov. Carroll Gartin and former U.S. Representative John Bell Williams of Mississippi. But it was during his 23-year stint as Senator Cochran's administrative assistant that people throughout Mississippi knew him best. Wiley spent much of that time criss-crossing our State, listening to its citizens, and working on Thad's behalf to carry out their mission. People trusted Wiley.”