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"Unlike the majority of terror suspects who have been apprehended in the United States, we cannot rule out the possibility that Khalid Ali-M Aldawsari may have had direct ties to al Qaeda or other international terrorist networks. Aldawsari was radicalized in the Middle East before coming to the United States. His intent to use baby dolls to conceal chemical explosives is a rare, little-known method used by Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and Ramzi Yousef in the 1995 Bojinka plot in which they planned to blow up 12 jumbo jets over the Pacific Ocean.
"This was an intentional ambush against two United States federal agents, which I view as an attack against the United States. Special Agent Jaime Zapata, who was killed, and a fellow agent who survived, were pursued by numerous cartel members and run off the road while driving a US government vehicle with diplomat license plates. When the agents identified themselves as American diplomats, the cartel members responded by opening fire on the officers. US law enforcement has operated in Mexico for more than two decades without threat of violence from drug cartels.
“President Mubarak’s resignation is a significant milestone in the Egyptian people’s calls to reform their government. It is important that the Egyptian people work toward an orderly and peaceful transition to a more democratic state and that the international community continue to provide the necessary support for free and fair elections. However, we must also be mindful of extremist elements inside Egypt seeking to manipulate the current situation which might threaten a new, more democratic state.
“Judge Vinson’s ruling affirms the position that many of us have taken from the outset: that the federal government forcing individual Americans to purchase health insurance or any other product or service violates the United States Commerce Clause. I commend Judge Vinson for upholding the Constitution and personal liberties, and I urge this case to be expedited to the United States Supreme Court for a swift decision.”
"The Egyptian people have legitimate grievances that need to be addressed, and I urge President Mubarak to initiate democratic reforms leading to free and fair elections. The United States and the international community should provide continued support for peaceful interaction between Egypt's government and its people. However, we must also be mindful of extremist elements inside Egypt seeking to manipulate the current situation which might threaten a new, more democratic state.
Statement by Congressman McCaul in response to President Obama's State of the Union Address:
01/25/11
Congressman McCaul Emphasizes Oversight as he is Sworn in to 112th Congress .jpg)
McCauls and their five children with Speaker Boehner:
Top (L-R): Jewell McCaul, Speaker John Boehner, Mrs. Linda McCaul, Congressman Michael McCaul, Caroline McCaul
Bottom (L-R): Avery, Michael, Lauren McCaul (triplets)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) has been appointed to serve as Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Management during the 112th Congress. The subcommittee will be responsible for oversight of all Department of Homeland Security operations including border security, intelligence gathering and risk assessment, air travel and cybersecurity.
“Voters sent a clear message last month to stop the out of control deficit spending in Washington. Unfortunately many members continue to demonstrate that they are tone deaf. They continue to charge the taxpayers for their pet projects and defy the will of the American people.”