[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 16]
[House]
[Page 21894]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   IN HONOR OF CONGRESSMAN TOM DeLAY

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong 
support of the gentleman from Texas (Mr. DeLay).
  Congressman Tom DeLay has been one of the most effective leaders in 
the history of the House of Representatives. Under his leadership, over 
4 million Americans have found new jobs, Medicare beneficiaries have 
gained prescription drug coverage, and U.S. troops have received 
unprecedented support to protect American families. I am proud of his 
accomplishments and grateful for his service.
  While Congressman DeLay's effectiveness has greatly helped American 
families, it has unfortunately motivated his critics. By issuing an 
indictment yesterday against Mr. DeLay, liberal Democrat Ronnie Earle 
is demonstrating politics at its worst by politicizing his position as 
prosecutor and is continuing his personal vendetta against Republican 
leaders.
  In 1994, Earle indicted U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, and his 
charges were proved false. I am confident that Congressman DeLay will 
also be vindicated from this blatant partisan attack.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11.

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