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October 8, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Intelligence Subcommittee, released the following statement regarding H.R. 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report:
“It is unprecedented to attach social policy legislation to a DOD authorization bill.
September 21, 2009

"Success in Afghanistan is at the root of winning the global War on Terror and is the key to America’s long-term national security.

September 17, 2009

"Reports of Iran’s nuclear capabilities should serve as a stern warning to the United States that a shield is necessary to protect our allies and interests abroad. Yet this administration continues to dismantle our defense system in an attempt to gain favorable status with countries that are direct threats to our national security."

September 17, 2009

WASHINGTON – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) pressed the head of the U.S. Border Patrol for a more rapid response to security concerns along the U.S.-Mexico border, particularly in Texas. The Department of Homeland Security’s SBInet includes technology for a virtual fence to secure America’s borders. However, the technology will not be online in Texas until at least 2014.

September 14, 2009

"I was briefed by officials from the FBI, DHS, and the intelligence community regarding a plot to attack New York. The individuals are under surveillance and search warrants have been executed. As the Ranking Member on the Homeland Security Intelligence subcommittee my office is working closely with federal agents."

September 10, 2009
WASHINGTON – On the eighth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) stood up for the intelligence officers on the front lines of detecting threats against the United States.
September 9, 2009

“We all agree we need to reform the system to make healthcare more affordable and accessible to every American regardless of income or pre-existing condition. But this is the same government-run product that Americans are rejecting and leading doctors at the Texas Medical Center have told me would destroy one of the best healthcare systems in the world.

September 3, 2009
Recent intrusions pave way for serious, potentially crippling cyber attack
August 31, 2009

“Senator Kennedy should be remembered for his commitment to improving the lives of all Americans. His passing represents the end of a remarkable era of service to our nation which may never be duplicated.”