Trent Lott: “I believe there has been a lot of misunderstanding or misinterpretation or misinformation about what is in this…”

“I believe there has been a lot of misunderstanding or misinterpretation or misinformation about what is in this legislation. Perhaps this was not the best place to put this language, but certainly the timing is propitious. This issue is upon us. Senator Byrd and Senator Stevens, two of the most respected Senators in this body and senior members on the Appropriations Committee-- Senator Stevens is obviously very much interested in the condition of our military troops, what they are doing, and where they are, and the same is true with Senator Byrd. Maybe it is an oversimplification, but as I understand it, the Byrd-Warner language will really do two things: One, say the President should certify to the Congress by this summer-- the exact day is July 15?”