DeLay letter to House Speaker Dennis Hastert

[deminks]

04:31 PM CST on Saturday, January 7, 2006

Text of a letter Saturday from Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas, to House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., about his decision not to seek to return to his post as majority leader:

Dear Mr. Speaker:

I am writing to inform you of my decision to permanently step aside as majority leader, and of my belief that the best interests of the conference would be served by the election of a new leader as soon as possible.

The job of majority leader and the mandate of the Republican majority are too important to be hamstrung, even for a few months, by personal distractions.

I will continue to serve my constituents and seek re-election to a 12th term representing Texas' 22nd district while I work to clear my name of the baseless charges leveled against me. I will also be reclaiming my seat on the Appropriations Committee when the second session of the 109th Congress convenes later this month.

Sincerely,

Tom DeLay

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/politics/national/stories/010806dnnatdelayletter.19c8228.html

[dogman]

1. Does this mean he removed his arm from the Denny puppet?

Or is he still the power behind the pretender?

[ray of light]

2. umm...remember last year's omnibus budget bill that was held up?

Remember it allowed the appropriations committee to look up anyone's taxes? Remember it was an accident--or so they said? Who else will be indicted that is on that committee?

[TahitiNut]

3. "the mandate of the Republican majority"???

They sure are hung up on 'mandates' ... they want folks to believe there's no choice. Sociopaths.

[in_cog_ni_to]

4. "Baseless charges" MY ASS. We'll see how baseless they are

when your corrupt ass is sittin' in PRISON.....Love the pic. :evilgrin:

[Southsideirish]

5. That hair looks dyed to me. Doesn't go with "old" face.

[noamnety]

6. I figured he'd be stepping down

to "spend more time with his family."

[lumpy]

7. Delay, Gone with the Wind ?

Let's hope so.

[WhiteTara]

8. which is funnier? the rug on his head or on the mike?

bugman's true self shows through on that photo :rofl: