Lott says he fell into 'trap' set by his political enemies

Monday, December 23, 2002

PASCAGOULA, Miss. -- Sen. Trent Lott, in his first public remarks since resigning as Senate Republican leader, said Sunday that he had fallen into a "trap" set by his political enemies and had "only myself to blame."

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