I think everybody was stunned and shocked and somewhat in disbelief that these 12 or so terrorists--I believe it was 16 total--were going to be offered this clemency and this pardon.
Discussing the urgency of a resolution regarding clemency for terrorists during Senate proceedings.
Share
More from Trent Lott
I was always a conservative Republican and I had very strong beliefs about certain things we should or should not do. But also thought that I was sent to Washington by the people of my state not to make a statement but to make a difference…
I think if they would go back to the old way of getting things done, carefully and systematically, would really help them.
First of all, there's going to be an election and the numbers will be different come this fall. And you're going to need leadership from the President and from the leaders in the Congress.