While it may take generations of nurturing, nations founded on and grounded in freedom will eventually overcome and prosper. Once free, folks rarely accept anything less, and that includes Iraqis.

Lott gave an interview with Black Entertainment Television explaining himself and repudiating Thurmond's former views. He never faced another contest nearly that close. 12 pp.

Upon Colmer's retirement Lott won Colmer's former seat in the House of Representatives. Republican Roger Wicker won the 2008 special election to replace him.