Trent Lott: “I am truly honored and awed by the beautiful, flowing, wonderful remarks of the distinguished Senator from West…”

“I am truly honored and awed by the beautiful, flowing, wonderful remarks of the distinguished Senator from West Virginia. I can assure him that the ``House of Lott'' will forever treasure his remarks here today. I actually was not sure that the Senator was going to do this today. But by accident, coincidence, I had suggested to my wife earlier this morning about 10:30 that she might want to look in on the Senate's activities this morning. I hope that she and my son and daughter-in-law and young grandson have been able to watch this magnificent presentation. I could never match, nor would I even attempt to respond in kind to the magnificent statement that has just been given by the Senator from West Virginia. The American people have seen once again here this morning what an important and incomparable role that the Senator from West Virginia plays in this body. He is our historian. He is our conscience. He is the one that guarantees that we honor this institution, respect each other, that we are honest and fair with each other, that we think about our country, and that we have moments of great oratory and moments where we reach for that power star in this country and in the world. But only Senator Byrd would take the floor and take the time to talk about the importance of family, fatherhood, grandchildren, and generations yet to come. He brings us back to Earth.”