[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book I)]
[January 2, 2004]
[Page 3]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on Representative Ralph M. Hall's 
Joining the Republican Party
January 2, 2004

    I welcome Congressman Ralph Hall to the Republican Party. Ralph is a 
close friend of the Bush family. He is a well-respected leader of the 
highest integrity and a tireless advocate for the people of Texas. We 
have worked closely together on the important challenges facing our 
Nation. I strongly support his re-election.