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Comment in question Re: TMA Special Alert 09 Written by Richard Mendoza , on 30-01-1999 06:17 Editor's Response: You shockingly fail to mention the fact that Senator Lott spoke to the Council 3 times over a period of 7 years and met privately with their senior leadership in his Washington office. You also fail to mention that Lott's uncle is a member and executive of the organization and the uncle is quoted as saying that Trent was well informed as to the beliefs of the organization. After the intial press story about his involvement, his staff said that he hadn't had any dealings with the council for over 10 years, which was a blatant lie. Further, I've worked on Capitol Hill and currently work in the government relations department of a national trade association as well as the administrator of a national political action committee. I know all about how busy Members and Hill staff are. This kind of organization's true identity would not slip by the well informed and hand picked staff of the Senate Majority Leader. Senator Lott knew.
