“Tom DeLay has been a talented and effective majority leader with a unique ability to get things done, which is what made him so valuable to conservatives around the country.  His decision demonstrates that he is the ultimate team player and is putting Republican principles and the Republican majority first.  My thoughts and prayers go out to Tom and his family for all they have been put through in this extremely difficult situation.  I believe in the end Tom will be exonerated and he will be able to re-dedicate himself to fighting for the conservative principles he has championed for so long.”