[rwfromkansas]

I did hear about those instances and they obviously disturb me greatly.

But, I still am not convinced he was talking about segregation in the quote in question. His past history does not mean he definitely was doing so.

[GraniteStateConservative]

Does one have to say they are a bigot to be one? No, they only have to hold the views of a bigot. An alcoholic is an alcoholic whether they admit it or not.

Trent Lott, to my knowledge has never really repudiated his segregationist past. He said what he said soberly and with conviction-- just the same way his Dad probably said it.