Trent Lott: “Today's Americans want the same things our people have always sought. They want a better life for themselves and for…”

“Today's Americans want the same things our people have always sought. They want a better life for themselves and for their children--better, not just in personal economic or financial terms, but also in terms of their community. They want a healthier environment, and decent neighborhoods where children can play without fear or danger. They want to be able to plan for their own future, while ensuring for their elders the security they want for themselves. They want a just social order. That means a society that rewards labor and thrift, punishes those who harm others, and cares for those who cannot care for themselves. Those goals form the great common ground on which the American people stand united.”