I've known him for eight years, ... He's a fighter. He fought this trial. He didn't get a lawyer when a lot of us told him he had to get a lawyer, and I imagine he'll fight to retain his seat.

I'm an old trial lawyer.

I was a trial lawyer when I was elected to Congress.

Clarence Darrow, America's best-known trial lawyer, was also one of American history's most skilled orators.

As a former prosecutor, I trust that the legal system will work and Tom DeLay, like every American, should have his day in court and should be afforded the presumption of innocence. However, in order to remove any questions that may arise about these contributions, I have made a donation in the same amount to the Bush-Clinton Katrina fund,

[Rep. Rob Simmons, R-Conn., said the White House responded to the caucus] in part as a function of our party affiliation. ... because we've already accomplished the goal.