Awk-Ward! .... From The Senate GOP Post Election Presser
“Why don’t we, uh, unless you want to, thanks, talk to you later.”
Senate Min. Leader Mitch McConnell, on reporters’ questions about Sen. Trent Lott's past downfall from leadership.
“I think what we saw this morning is a very unified conference,”
Sen,. Kay Bailey Hutchinson after a 25 to 24 vote elected Lott as min whip.
"I look forward to doing a job that I always loved the most -- count the votes. And all Mitch is going to want me to do is count the magic 60 ... and I'll do my very best in that effort."Lott, on his new job.