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Trent Lott: if Senator Byrd will give me the opportunity, I associate myself wholeheartedly with his remarks, and I would like my…

On the recordJuly 27, 2000
if Senator Byrd will give me the opportunity, I associate myself wholeheartedly with his remarks, and I would like my name to be followed right after his remarks on that subject. I agree with him. I have been through those experiences. They don't do the institutions any good. I think they do the people a disservice. I hope we can avoid that.
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Trent Lott

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Expressing agreement with Senator Byrd's remarks on institutional experiences.

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