Trent Lott: “I have found the people out across the country, certainly my State, are astounded when they find out that in fact we do…”

“I have found the people out across the country, certainly my State, are astounded when they find out that in fact we do not know the cost estimates of amendments that we are offering on the floor. They are shocked. We wander in here and say, hey, here is my amendment. It might cost $10 million, or $50 million, or $200 million, and they say, ``you mean, you don't know?'' Do you not think the people would want Members to know the consequences of our amendments on the floor? I think that is what this bill does. Which I believe the Senator supports.”