Trent Lott: “Yesterday was a day of ceremony and tribute in the Senate. It was a day of testimonials, emotional farewells, and I…”

“Yesterday was a day of ceremony and tribute in the Senate. It was a day of testimonials, emotional farewells, and I think really a high point for this institution in the years that I have been here, because in a very bipartisan way, we all talked about the institution of the Senate and what it means to us as individuals, the uniqueness of how it operates, and what it means for our country. Obviously, the Republican Members were touched by the moment that we saw our leader of so many years, Bob Dole, exit the Chamber. But I also was struck by the fact that the Democratic leadership--in fact, all of our colleagues on that side of the aisle--showed emotion and felt the specialness of that moment, as was exhibited by the outstanding remarks of the distinguished Democratic leader who sits here today. It was a day that all Senators will remember, just as we will always remember the leadership of Bob Dole.”