Latest Trent Lott Quotes from Interviews

• It is America, I don't want the government trying to control more of my life. I want less government control, and I think there are too many government regulations, laws and taxes on the books.

  Trent Lott

  Book, Thinking, Government

  "Two Former Senators Share Thoughts On The 2016 Campaign". "Here & Now" with Jeremy Hobson, www.wbur.org. January 25, 2016.

• There are people who don't vote for a lot of reasons, sometimes as a statement.

  Trent Lott

  People, Vote, Sometimes

  "Two Former Senators Share Thoughts On The 2016 Campaign". "Here & Now" with Jeremy Hobson, www.wbur.org. January 25, 2016.

• Money is becoming one of the most corrosive elements of politics.

  Trent Lott

  Becoming One, Elements, Becoming

  "Two Former Senators Share Thoughts On The 2016 Campaign". "Here & Now" with Jeremy Hobson, www.wbur.org. January 25, 2016.

• I understand what's going on in people's minds, and I think the political leaders better be asking themselves 'why is it, that Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Bernie Sanders and maybe even others are having the impact that they are having?'

  Trent Lott

  Thinking, Impact, People

  "Two Former Senators Share Thoughts On The 2016 Campaign". "Here & Now" with Jeremy Hobson, www.wbur.org. January 25, 2016.

• One of the things I really want is for people to feel the civic responsibility, and not just refuse to vote out of protest.

  Trent Lott

  Responsibility, People, Want

  "Two Former Senators Share Thoughts On The 2016 Campaign". "Here & Now" with Jeremy Hobson, www.wbur.org. January 25, 2016.

• If the president comes forward with a strong, qualified nominee, if he, you know, addresses the agenda, if he takes actions, including dealing with perhaps some personnel decisions, I think that people will show that he is moving forward and doing the right thing for our country.

  Trent Lott

  Country, Strong, Moving

  "Transcript: Sens. Dodd, Lott on 'FNS'". "FOX News Sunday" with Chris Wallace, www.foxnews.com. October 30, 2005.

• I think the important thing is for the president to show action. The people in America want to know that we're listening to them and their concerns.

  Trent Lott

  Thinking, America, People

  "Transcript: Sens. Dodd, Lott on 'FNS'". "FOX News Sunday" with Chris Wallace, www.foxnews.com. October 30, 2005.