Political Quotes

Trent Lott: It is my opinion, that if we can deport known terrorist, we should do it. We cannot let the Justice Department be barred…

On the recordOctober 11, 2001
It is my opinion, that if we can deport known terrorist, we should do it. We cannot let the Justice Department be barred because the evidence was too sensitive to use in Court.
Said by
Trent Lott

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the deportation of known terrorists and the use of sensitive evidence.

Share

More from Trent Lott

Oct 25, 2007

I do not want us to have only those speaking who are opposed to the amendment. I know the sponsor, Senator Sununu, is here and will probably want to speak momentarily in support of his amendment. Let me say, to his credit, unlike some of…

govinfo.gov
Dec 4, 2012

My recommendation to the Congress and to the president would be, quit campaigning, quit having press conferences. Sit down at a round table and negotiate a deal.

transcripts.cnn.com
Oct 30, 2007

I too am concerned about some of the costs we have had at Amtrak. In fact, the last time we passed Amtrak reform, I included a provision in that legislation to allow food to be contracted out. Up until that point, it could not even be…

govinfo.gov
Oct 25, 2007

Senator Lautenberg is here, chairman of the subcommittee. He is working with Senator Murray on a couple amendments. We have a couple amendments by Senator DeMint that we have cleared. We are hoping we will have a chance to visit with…

govinfo.gov