Political Quotes

“During my time in public office, I have had the opportunity to serve with many good men and women. During my time serving in Congress, I have had the opportunity to make a friendship with Trent Lott. Senator Daschle gave me the freedom, during the 6 years I was assistant leader and he was the leader, to spend all my time on the Senate floor, and I did that. Senator Daschle did other things, but he trusted me. I hope I did the right thing--I sure tried to do that all the time I worked with him--but I lived on the floor of the Senate. During much of that time Trent Lott was the Republican leader, and we worked together over those years, I think, in a way that speaks well of our country. We made 'deals.' Legislation is the art of compromise, consensus building. Even though Trent Lott is certainly a true conservative, we were able, in his pragmatic fashion, to work things out.”