When Republicans try it, it does not work. The arguments we present will not be presented as we wish...This needs to be resolved quickly and ruthlessly. It's gone on about four days too long already."
I can only be thankful I'm not sharing a foxhole with you. Are you sure you're not a Frenchman??
My solution for dealing with the exceptionally foolish in combat might be viewed as being overly ruthless...but it does prevent repeat incidents.
Lott blew it. Now we have to clean up his mess. Sorry if it interrupts your desire to wallow in it for a couple of years.