Political Quotes

Trent Lott: “I think we should be ready to vote. We have had amendments and the debate, and we would be prepared to do that, then, on…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 1997
I think we should be ready to vote. We have had amendments and the debate, and we would be prepared to do that, then, on Tuesday under this agreement. But, as always is the case, we need to be aware of and respectful of extenuating circumstances beyond our control.
Said by
Trent Lott

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the timing of a vote and the need for consideration of extenuating circumstances.

Share

More from Trent Lott

Dec 4, 2012

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

transcripts.cnn.com
Dec 4, 2012

Quit campaigning, quit having press conferences, sit down at a round table and negotiate a deal.

transcripts.cnn.com
May 26, 2010

First of all, there's going to be an election and the numbers will be different come this fall. And you're going to need leadership from the President and from the leaders in the Congress.

transcripts.cnn.com