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'''Thomas Dale DeLay''' (born 1947) is an American [[Republican Party|Republican]] politician. He served in the [[House of Representatives]] from 1984 to 2006, representing [[Texas]]. He was the House Majority Leader from 2003 to 2005. DeLay stepped down from the post of Majority Leader and from Congress due to indictment corruption charges for allegedly receiving illegal funds from convicted lobbyist [[Jack Abramoff]]. | '''Thomas Dale DeLay''' (born 1947) is an American [[Republican Party|Republican]] politician. He served in the [[House of Representatives]] from 1984 to 2006, representing [[Texas]]. He was the House Majority Leader from 2003 to 2005. DeLay stepped down from the post of Majority Leader and from Congress due to indictment corruption charges for allegedly receiving illegal funds from convicted lobbyist [[Jack Abramoff]]. | ||
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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>}} | ||
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Revision as of 03:28, June 4, 2007
Thomas Dale DeLay (born 1947) is an American Republican politician. He served in the House of Representatives from 1984 to 2006, representing Texas. He was the House Majority Leader from 2003 to 2005. DeLay stepped down from the post of Majority Leader and from Congress due to indictment corruption charges for allegedly receiving illegal funds from convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
On January 1, 2003, Majority Leader Tom Delay was invited to address the Israeli Knesset. Leader Delay remarked,
| “ | 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. [1] | ” |
