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Trent Lott: “I certainly would have no objection to that. That was my understanding. I think we ought to have a full debate. I assume…”

On the recordMarch 14, 2002
I certainly would have no objection to that. That was my understanding. I think we ought to have a full debate. I assume the Democrats are going to vote for the resolution I have offered. If they have something else they want to offer, fine. Let's have a full debate on it. Maybe that will begin a process that will lead to some changes in the way we are doing things. I hope for the best.
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Trent Lott

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Discussing the need for a full debate on a resolution.

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