Trent Lott: “I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table.”

However, like so many of the things that we complain about in the Congress, we looked around, and we found the enemy, and it is us.

I was accused of being a compromiser or a deal-maker. I didn't know those were dirty words.

I think one of the best infrastructure visions we could have as a country today would be to create high-speed passenger rail service that moves people economically and efficiently around the country. The irony is, as long as we continue to…

I wish to acknowledge the Senator's kind remarks. It was a pleasure working with him on this legislation. It has been a long time coming. I appreciate the active involvement he has had, along with other Senators on both sides of the aisle…