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{{Cquote|The solidarity between the United States and Israel is deeper than the various interests we share. It goes to the very nature of man, to the endowment of our G-d-given rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness... We know our victory in the [[war on terror]] depends on Israel’s survival.  And we know Israel’s survival depends on the willingness of free nations – especially our own – to stand by all endangered democracies in their time of need...In short, it is the position of the people of the United States, as expressed by their representatives in Congress, that Israel’s fight is our fight...The common destiny of the United States and Israel is not an artificial alliance dictated by our leaders.  It is a heartfelt friendship between the citizens of two democracies at war, bound by the solidarity of freedom.  Brothers and sisters of Israel: Be not afraid. The American people stand with you. <ref>[http://www.tampabayprimer.org/index.cfm?action=articles&drill=viewArt&art=947 Speech of Congressman Tom DeLay at the Knesset], January 01, 2003.</ref>}}

{{Cquote|The solidarity between the United States and Israel is deeper than the various interests we share. It goes to the very nature of man, to the endowment of our G-d-given rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness... We know our victory in the [[war on terror]] depends on Israel’s survival.  And we know Israel’s survival depends on the willingness of free nations – especially our own – to stand by all endangered democracies in their time of need...In short, it is the position of the people of the United States, as expressed by their representatives in Congress, that Israel’s fight is our fight...The common destiny of the United States and Israel is not an artificial alliance dictated by our leaders.  It is a heartfelt friendship between the citizens of two democracies at war, bound by the solidarity of freedom.  Brothers and sisters of Israel: Be not afraid. The American people stand with you. <ref>[http://www.tampabayprimer.org/index.cfm?action=articles&drill=viewArt&art=947 Speech of Congressman Tom DeLay at the Knesset], January 01, 2003.</ref>}}

==Support for economic freedoms==

==Support for Economic Freedoms==

DeLay was given a 100/100 scorecard by the US Chamber of Commerce and the American Conservative Union, and was consistently one of staunchest advocates of market based solutions, economic freedom and American industry. Speaking of the American free enterprise system, he said:

DeLay was given a 100/100 scorecard by the US Chamber of Commerce and the American Conservative Union, and was consistently one of staunchest advocates of market based solutions, economic freedom and American industry. Speaking of the American free enterprise system, he said:

{{Cquote|You represent everything that is good about what we are trying to do in America and leading the world in the free-market system"}}

{{Cquote|You represent everything that is good about what we are trying to do in America and leading the world in the free-market system"}}

==Support for the pro-life movement and Christian values==

==Support for the Pro-life Movement and Christian Values==

Delay was and remains a committed to [[Christian]] values, and remembers his desperate fight to save the life of [[Terri Schiavo]] as the highlight of his political career. Delay personally spearheaded the campaign to secure federal intervention in the struggle to defend life, and was personally shocked at the decision of Shiavo's husband to starve her death, an act he decried as "barbarism". Delay's great and principled stance cost him greatly, when the [[liberal]] led persecution of him violated his privacy by releasing details of the tragic end of his fathers life to the mass media.  

Delay was and remains a committed to [[Christian]] values, and remembers his desperate fight to save the life of [[Terri Schiavo]] as the highlight of his political career. Delay personally spearheaded the campaign to secure federal intervention in the struggle to defend life, and was personally shocked at the decision of Shiavo's husband to starve her death, an act he decried as "barbarism". Delay's great and principled stance cost him greatly, when the [[liberal]] led persecution of him violated his privacy by releasing details of the tragic end of his fathers life to the mass media.  

==Partisan witchhunt==

==Partisan Witchhunt==

DeLay resigned (under Republican House rules) his leadership position when partisan motivated indictments were brought against him in Texas. In 2010, all federal charges were dropped. It has been reported the charges were brought by a Ronnie Earle, the Travis County District Attorney who is a member of the [[Democratic Party]].<ref>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/28/AR2005092800270.html</ref> This partisan prosecutor has succeeded in using the law to slow down the trial in the court system.

DeLay resigned (under Republican House rules) his leadership position when partisan motivated indictments were brought against him in Texas. In 2010, all federal charges were dropped. It has been reported the charges were brought by a Ronnie Earle, the Travis County District Attorney who is a member of the [[Democratic Party]].<ref>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/28/AR2005092800270.html</ref> DeLay was charged with money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering. On November 24, 2010 a jury found DeLay guilty. He faces a possible sentence of 5-99 years in prison and a maximum $10,000 fine on the money laundering charge.