Political Quotes

“born in Grenada, raised in Pascagoula, and educated at the University of Mississippi--there is no denying where Trent Lott is from. He is a true son of Mississippi. Trent is one of my few colleagues who knows how to say ``Missouri'' right. In all seriousness, it has been an honor to work with Trent Lott, and a real pleasure for Linda and me to get to know his wonderful wife, Trish. Senator Lott has had a remarkable career in Congress that has spanned seven Presidents, two impeachments, and most importantly, decades of progress that has made Mississippi and America stronger and more prosperous. He saw Watergate up close and personal, oversaw the end of the Cold War, spearheaded enactment of historic welfare reforms, shepherded passage of tax relief in both the Reagan and Bush administrations that made America's working families more prosperous, and helped pass numerous historic trade agreements to create more U.S. jobs. While his career in Washington began in the House, he quickly became a creature of the Senate and built a reputation as a parliamentary master. Getting work done in the Senate is no easy task. I like to say it is a lot like getting frogs in a wheelbarrow. Some may call it herding cats. However you would like to say it, Senator Lott knew how to get the job done. Senator Lott always knew how to count votes and get the best deal based on Republican priorities and principles. In the Senate, there is no higher compliment.…”