On the recordDecember 4, 2012
You've got to do that every now and then. Even though you might get your little flak from some of the people within your conference. It's called leadership.
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Trent Lott
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transcripts.cnn.comTrent Lott: “You've got to do that every now and then. Even though you might get your little flak from some of the people within your…”
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Lott discusses the necessity of leadership in Congress, highlighting the importance of making tough decisions.
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