What the primary voters are going to see is that Congressman DeLay has 30 years of leadership in local politics, and the last 10 years nationally. (His opponents) have 30 years of catching up to do over the next six weeks.

For myself the delay may be compared with a reprieve; for in confidence I assure you, with the world it would obtain little credit that my movements to the chair of Government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution: so unwilling am I, in the evening of a life nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an Ocean of difficulties, without that competency of political skill, abilities and inclination which is necessary to manage the helm.

Tom DeLay and the other leadership of the House of Representatives are not going to impeach George W. Bush, ... The good news is that in November of 2004, the American people will have a chance to both impeach and remove George W. Bush in one step.

Tom DeLay changed the face of Texas politics - nobody can deny that, When we get to trial, any fair jury is going to find that Tom DeLay did nothing wrong.

We're praying for the best, preparing for the worst and making sure we have everything in place for our efforts both before and after Rita hits.

That quote comes from introductory remarks. It was just an introduction but what the congressman expressed in his letter is clearly the more accurate way of characterizing their relationship.