WASHINGTON, Nov. 19
PRNewswire -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
issued the following statement today in reaction to comments made at a Capitol
Hill press conference this morning by Majority Leader Tom DeLay, in which he
denied that he was rebuked by the Ethics Committee and made unsubstantiated
attacks against Pelosi and other Democrats:
"Tom DeLay proved this morning that he is not only unethical, but
delusional."
"No amount of mud slinging can hide the fact that Mr. DeLay has repeatedly
abused his power. Over the years, this has resulted in four rebukes by the
Ethics Committee -- including two rebukes last month that were a direct result
of Congressman Chris Bell's complaint. Mr. DeLay has insisted that these
charges are merely partisan attacks, but the bipartisan Ethics Committee's
unanimous conclusions have put that lie to rest."
"Mr. DeLay's display today and his repeated ethical lapses have brought
dishonor on the House of Representatives."