[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 14, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H4020]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING TEXAS HOUSE DEMOCRATS

  (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, let there be no mistake, this 
action by 51 sheroes and heroes is by no means dealing with the 
political aspect of redistricting. These individuals are dealing with 
the constitutional principles of freedom and human dignity.
  The Houston Chronicle today said the ability of the Democrats to 
thwart DeLay is good for all Texans. I am going to add something else: 
it is good for America. Because you do not know the kind of oppressive 
leadership that the majority leader is bringing to the State. He says 
he will not relent. He indicates that at a breakfast the President of 
the United States said when he said redistricting is ongoing, the 
President said, well, I would like to see that happen. Fair enough. But 
this is a divisive, implosive act by the majority leader. This is 
Washington telling Texas what to do. And do you know why? Because Tom 
DeLay says he is not going to compromise because Republicans are in 
control in Austin and Washington.
  Well, let me thank Garnet Coleman, Jessica Farrar, Joe Moreno, 
Senfronia Thompson, Kevin Bailey, and Rick Noriega. The Governor of 
Texas said they should resign. Mr. Governor, you need to consider your 
own words. Maybe some believe you should do the same.

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