Trent Lott

“Let's face it. I'm a former senator, I have a team of lobbyists, and I have a lot of friends in power. This is the way the world works. It's not a bad thing.”

“You should have a feeling for where you want to go. But you shouldn't have a rigid plan.”

“A lot of problems in the world would be solved if we talked to each other instead of about each other.”

“You don't have to be mean to be tough.”

“I think that the best way to solve problems and to fight against war is through dialogue.”

“The main thing is to have a vision, to be able to see a peaceful world.”

“When you're in the leadership, you've got to have a thick skin.”

“I am for States' rights. And I have always been for States' rights.”

“I'm a conservative. But I'm not a nut.”

“Leadership is about making the right decisions, even when they're unpopular.”