Pelosi Statement on DeLay Court Ruling
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Pelosi Statement on DeLay Court Ruling
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on a federal appeals court ruling that former Congressman Tom DeLay's name must remain on the ballot as the Republican nominee for the 22nd Texas Congressional district:
"Today's court ruling makes clear that indicted former Congressman Tom DeLay's attempts to game the system for partisan advantage cannot stand. Texas voters now have a clear choice: to continue the culture of corruption or go in a new direction that upholds a high ethical standard."
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