[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 40, Number 2 (Monday, January 12, 2004)]
[Page 15]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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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.

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