I could have won this seat, but it would have been nasty. |
I did nothing wrong, ... I had nothing to do with the day-to-day operation. It was my idea to form this group. I helped to organize it. I have other things to do. I stepped away and moved on. |
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, |