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McCaul Statement on FBI and Parkland, FL Shooting

February 16, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the below statement on the disconnect between FBI and local law enforcement in the Parkland, Florida shooting.

Congressman McCaul: "Congress has a strong responsibility to conduct oversight over all federal agencies, especially those tasked with the safety and security of our nation. As Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, my top priority has always been the protection of the American people and I have worked closely with law enforcement officials at every level of government to achieve this goal. The FBI made a huge error in not following up on the tip. As a result, 17 families and the entire Parkland, Florida community are suffering in a way no one should ever have to endure.My thoughts and prayers go out to all the families who were impacted by this senseless tragedy. It is critical that Congress investigate why protocols at the FBI were not followed and why they failed to share information with local law enforcement that could've prevented this attack. The grieving families in Florida and Americans around the country deserve nothing less."