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Lott, GOP Seek to Recover from Segregation Remarks

NPR | By Jacki Lyden,
Juan Williams
Published December 13, 2002 at 11:00 PM CST

Republicans digest a Friday apology from Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) over remarks that seemed to endorse America's segregated past. Lott has declined to step down from his post as Senate Republican leader. Republicans must decide if he can remain effective. Hear from NPR's Jacki Lyden and NPR's Juan Williams.

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Jacki Lyden
Jacki Lyden is a contributing host and correspondent on NPR.
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Juan Williams
Juan Williams, one of America's leading journalists, is a news analyst, appearing regularly on NPR's Morning Edition. Knowledgeable and charismatic, Williams brings insight and depth — hallmarks of NPR programs — to a wide spectrum of issues and ideas.