Trent Lott

Freedom is never easily won, but once established, freedom lasts, spreads and chokes out tyranny.

We cannot forget the little things we take for granted in America that remain the disdain of dictators and terrorists throughout the world.

The vision of a nation formed from many different peoples bound together by a common love of freedom was staked out long before our lifetimes or even our parents' or grandparents' lifetimes.

Even the most dishonest officer would want to be seen as a role model for his children.

Shaft was a pop culture figure along t he lines of, I guess, Dirty Harry - except that he wasn't as much of a racist. So yeah, I was always a fan.

I confess that I listen to my own music for my own pleasure.