Lloyd Doggett: “George Bush made his first address to the Nation as President-elect from the chamber of the Texas House of…”

“George Bush made his first address to the Nation as President-elect from the chamber of the Texas House of Representatives. Today that same House is in lockdown. He was introduced by Democrat Speaker Pete Laney. Today, Mr. Laney is at work with 50 courageous colleagues in Ardmore, Oklahoma, while some Republicans outrageously call them 'fugitives' and 'criminals.' Throughout his campaign, Mr. Bush professed to be a 'uniter, not a divider.' If that quickly-abandoned moniker is ever to achieve any meaning, perhaps home in Texas is the best place for him to practice what he preached. Mr. President, tell Karl Rove to stop messing with Texas. Mr. President, tell Tom DeLay to withdraw his redistricting plan that slices and dices communities across our State.”