Tom DeLay

American Republican politician · United States · On the map · Politicians · Born 1947 · age 79

Thomas Dale DeLay is an American author and retired politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives. A Republican, DeLay represented Texas's 22nd congressional district from 1985 until 2006. He served as House majority leader from 2003 to 2005.

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2007“If we had those 40 million children that were [aborted] over the last 30 years, we wouldn't need the illegal immigrants to fill the jobs that they are doing today.”In their wordsFrom a speech at the 2007 College Republican National Convention in Washington, DC.Read the whole statement

2006“I’ve been indicted for rules that don’t even exist.”In their words11 December 2006Interview with The HillRead the whole statement

2005“Now tell me the truth boys, is this kind of fun?”In their words10 September 2005On the refugees of Hurricane Katrina ~ As reported in the Washington PostRead the whole statement

2004“Kofi Annan's kangaroo court...a clear and present danger to the war on terrorism and Americans fighting it all over the world.”In their words16 July 2004On the International Criminal Court ~ AP [16 July 2004]Read the whole statement

2003“Nothing is more important in the face of a war than cutting taxes.”In their words12 March 2003From a speech made to bankers 12 March 2003Read the whole statement

2001“I don't believe there is a separation of church and state. I think the Constitution is very clear. The only separation is that there will not be a government church.”In their wordsJuly 2001To a TV preachers’ Congressional luncheon, July 2001.Read the whole statement

1947Born8 April 1947

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Charles Martin Smith Directed Air Bud (1998)

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President Bush signing the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001. DeLay is shown in the upper right of the photograph.

DeLay at the United States Capitol

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Tom DeLay

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It's the fault of the liberals and the media and the Democrats, that from the very beginning have tried to undermine the will of the American people to fight this.
12 December 2006 · Appearing on Hannity and Colmes, Own words
After many weeks of personal prayerful thinking and analysis, I have come to the conclusion that it is time to close this public service chapter of my life.
4 April 2006 · Announcing his resignation from the House of Representatives, Own words
My friends, there is no Palestinian-Israeli conflict. There is only the global war on terrorism.
31 August 2004 · On the State of Israel, Own words