I didn't know they did this legal activity, |
I don't think anybody knows, and anybody trying to know is just playing political games. |
I don't think anyone is really thinking about that, |
I don't want the federal government to take over disaster response, believe me, |
I find this is a very good day, |
I get to continue my partnership with the speaker, |
I had no fiduciary responsibility. I had no managerial responsibility. I and four other elected officials were on an advisory board. I went to five fundraisers, ... They did use my name to raise money, but that was the extent. So, I didn't know what they were doing. |
I have been charged for defeating Democrats, ... I have been charged for advancing the Republican agenda. |
I have done nothing wrong. I am innocent, |
I have no fear whatsoever about any investigation into me or my personal or professional activities. |
I have notified (House Speaker Dennis Hastert) that I will temporarily step aside from my position as majority leader pursuant to rules of the House Republican Conference and the actions of the Travis County District Attorney today, |
I have notified the speaker that I will temporarily step aside from my position as majority leader pursuant to rules of the House Republican Conference and the actions of the Travis County District Attorney today, |
I have notified the speaker that I will temporarily step aside from my position, |
I have the facts, the law, and the truth on my side -- just as I have against every false allegation my opponents have flung at me over the last 10 years, |
I just can't believe that once this bill passes the House and gets over to the Senate, that those three or four senators are gonna bring down one of the best budgets we ever seen over an issue that makes it difficult for Republicans to give tax relief, |