Press Releases
"The United States and our allies sacrificed many lives in Iraq in the name of freedom. We liberated the Iraqi people from a dictator, affected the birth of a democracy and helped instill human rights where there were few. Americans should be proud of these accomplishments. It is ultimately up to the people of Iraq to defend their freedom and democracy. "
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"After four decades of tyranny and oppression the Libyan people are liberated. The United States should assist the National Transitional Council (NTC) in establishing a peaceful transition to democracy and stand with the Libyan people in their pursuit of the same freedoms that Americans have fought to defend."
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AUSTIN, TX – The U.S. Forest Service testified that it will re-examine its approach to pre-positioning firefighting aircraft in the wake of the most devastating wildfire in Texas history.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two decorated, retired U.S. Army Generals testified during a Homeland Security oversight hearing that the Mexican drug cartels are increasing their operational presence in the United States, are responsible for violent crimes on U.S.
"My priority is to fix the Department of Homeland Security and this authorization bill is a step in the right direction. We know from the hearings in my Oversight Subcommittee as well as reports from contractors and multiple agencies in the federal government that DHS is dysfunctional.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX) passed legislation through the House Homeland Security Committee today, which would more than double the budget for border security teams that interdict southbound cash and weapons that fund and arm the Mexican drug cartels.
"The actions by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, in a plot 'conceived, sponsored, and directed from Iran', indicates to me this was condoned by the Iranian government. If this was indeed government-sponsored, then this would constitute an act of war not only against the Saudis and Israelis but against the United States as well.
McCaul Announces Locations for Katy, Tomball VA Clinics: Klein Supermarket to House Tomball Location
WASHINGTON, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– For the second time in three weeks, the Obama administration refused to clarify its policy on granting work permits to illegal immigrants.