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Article: Texas Rep. Ralph Hall Switches to GOP
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- January 3, 2004
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NATALIE GOTT, Associated Press Writers
AP Online
01-03-2004
Dateline: AUSTIN, Texas
After nearly a quarter-century as one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress, Texas Rep. Ralph Hall switched parties to become a Republican and said he expects support from the White House.
"I've known (President Bush) since he was a young boy. He's a Godly man. He's a Texan and he was the governor and he's our friend," Hall told The Associated Press Friday.
Bush praised Hall's decision, welcoming him to the Republican Party.
"Ralph is a close friend of the Bush family. He is a well-respected leader of the highest integrity, and a tireless advocate for the people of Texas," Bush said.
Hall, 80, made the ...
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