Angie Craig: “there is something that is being concluded tonight or upon the time we go sine die, and that is the career of Senator…”

“there is something that is being concluded tonight or upon the time we go sine die, and that is the career of Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi. While many have come to the floor over the course of the day to speak about Trent, I have not had that opportunity because of several other meetings and a committee that was in session. So I wish to take a few moments to visit with all of my colleagues about my friend and my associate Trent Lott. There is not a lot I can say to add to what has already been said about his quality as a person, his ability as a leader. I first got to know Trent in 1981 when I came to the House. He had already been there for 10 years and was rapidly growing in stature amongst Republicans as a leader who would ultimately be chosen to work as a Republican whip in the House. He and I grew to know each other and our wives got to know each other during that period of time and a clear friendship developed. But it was not until both of us left the House and came to the Senate that we developed a different kind of relationship and friendship that, frankly, most Senators don't have the opportunity to do.”