Trent Lott: “I could go on for quite some time about my colleague from South Dakota. He does a magnificent job as the Democratic…”

“I could go on for quite some time about my colleague from South Dakota. He does a magnificent job as the Democratic leader. He is thoughtful. He is accessible. He is tenacious. He is committed. He is courteous. And while, as leaders of our respective parties in the Senate, we sometimes disagree and sometimes even clash publicly--it has been rare--we have a very good working relationship. When the day is done and we have conversations, they are quite often personal and very kind. I appreciate his courtesies. I look forward to working with him in the next Congress. It is going to surely test us in every way, every day, but I hope and pray we will be up to the task. I will certainly try to fulfill that new, challenging role. And I know I can count on my friend and partner to do his part on the other side of the aisle. So I am delighted to be able to offer this resolution of commendation to Senator Daschle. Mr. DASCHLE addressed the Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Democratic leader. ____________________”