Trent Lott: “I did write to the President expressing my concerns in this area in January of this year, and other issues. When I had…”

“I did write to the President expressing my concerns in this area in January of this year, and other issues. When I had the opportunity to visit with Secretary Madeleine Albright before she was confirmed by the Senate, I had the temerity to read to her from the Constitution about our rights in the Senate in advice and consent, and she said, ``You know, I agree with you. I taught that at Georgetown University,'' and I believe she meant that. I think we are seeing some results of that, and I appreciate the fact that our prerogatives are being protected. We have had this opportunity to review it, debate it, and we will be able to take up other issues later on this year that are very important for Senate consideration. I think the process has worked. I urge my colleagues to support this resolution of ratification. I yield the floor.”