Cheering, chanting and waving flags, thousands jammed shoulder-to-shoulder into downtown Houston's Jones Plaza on Saturday to hear politicians, soldiers and entertainers praise God, America and President Bush's firm stand against Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.

The ostensibly nonpartisan "Rally for America," sponsored by talk radio station KPRC, quickly turned into a spirited affirmation of Bush's policies. Speakers included House Majority Leader Tom DeLay....

DeLay told the crowd that President Bush is "fighting principle battles and he's not backing down. He's a Texan."

--Houston Chronicle

Statements like that are really going to help us win that Security Council vote, aren't they?