I was always a conservative Republican and I had very strong beliefs about certain things we should or should not do. But also thought that I was sent to Washington by the people of my state not to make a statement but to make a difference and try to get a result.
Lott reflects on his role in Congress, emphasizing the importance of achieving results over merely stating beliefs.
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When you're dealing with 100 United States senators, let alone 435 House members, you're not going to get it all the way you want it. The president's going to have to give some, the president is going to have to show leadership.
I was accused of being a compromiser or a deal-maker. I didn't know those were dirty words.
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.