New Senate Republican Whip Lott keeps silent among reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington

 
New Senate Republican Whip Lott keeps silent among reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington
Newly-elected U.S. Senate Republican Whip Trent Lott (R-MS) remains silent among a throng of reporters after the new Republican Party Senate leadership presented themselves following secret voting on Capitol Hill in Washington November 15, 2006. Lott resigned as House majority leader in 2002 during a controversy over remarks that were seen as racially insensitive. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)