Trent Lott: “while I feel the objection is certainly unfortunate, I know that Senator Reid wants to find a way to work through the…”

“while I feel the objection is certainly unfortunate, I know that Senator Reid wants to find a way to work through the problem that may exist. I will be glad to work with him and Senator Miller. Senator Miller has been very generous with his time and very committed to this process. I talked with him a couple of times--just yesterday--to try to work through this. It is my expectation we will be able to clear this bill and take it up for consideration. It really is noncontroversial, and I believe it should be passed by unanimous consent. I hope Members who do have a problem, or if there is a procedural problem, will find a way to work through it so we can honor this noble and respected Member. I invite Senator Reid and any others to comment on the process, and if they have any remedy they can suggest, I am anxious to hear from them. I know effort is already underway to do that, and I know they will continue. It will be my intent to file cloture on this matter if it is necessary prior to the recess of the Senate this week.”