DEPARTMENT OF INTERESTING QUOTES: From Roll Call:

Rep. Ray LaHood of Illinois, who will chair the new Joint Intelligence Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security [...] echoed that view. "There's so much affection and respect for him in the House," he said as he cited Bush’s close relationship [with] Hastert.

However, he indicated that Bush's fellow Texan Tom DeLay, newly elected as majority whip, may not be as cooperative as Hastert.

Comparing DeLay to his predecessor, former Rep. Dick Armey of Texas, LaHood said, "He's a lot more forceful, a lot more powerful, and he will wield a lot more influence. He's going to have a lot to say about what goes on in the House."

Asked if he thinks DeLay has a smooth relationship with the White House, LaHood replied, "I think they have an interesting relationship."

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