The central theme [for Lott] is that as of January 20th Republicans are in the majority. We can't create an environment where we can't run the Senate.

For everyone to think Republicans are just on autopilot is not true.

Unequivocally, the House Republicans need to select a new majority leader in late January or early February.

Colorado is the only state with a majority Republican voter registration in which the Republicans hold neither house of the state legislature. We've lost a Senate seat and a House seat under the current leadership. It will be up to the voters to decide if Marc's vision is something they want to embrace.

A lot of money was spent in 2004 to produce the results that gave the Republicans their big majority in the Texas delegation. These districts have been drawn to elect either Democrats or Republicans.

If AMP is not responsive to our offer, we are prepared to initiate a consent solicitation to elect a majority of the directors of the company who will be responsive to our proposal,