[TLBSHOW]

Here is what the President said about Trent after he stepped down.

December 20, 2002

Statement by the President

"I respect the very difficult decision Trent made on behalf of the American people. As Majority and Minority Leader of the Senate, Trent Lott improved education for the American people; he led the way in securing tax relief; he strengthened our national security; and he stood for a bold and effective foreign policy.

Trent is a valued friend, and a man I respect. I am pleased he will continue to serve our Nation in the Senate, and I look forward to working with him on our agenda to make America safer, stronger, and better."

George W. Bush

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/12/20021220.html

[Howlin]

Here is what the President said about Trent after he stepped down.

Yoohoo, Todd. I'm not interested in what George W. Bush had to say about Trent Lott.

Unlike you, I'm perfectly capable of making up my mind about somebody and putting my words into print without cutting and pasting.