Press Releases
“General McChrystal should be commended for his service to our country and for advancing our efforts to eradicate terrorism. While the circumstances of his departure are unfortunate, and the timing critical, we must keep our focus on our mission in Afghanistan to defeat al Qaeda, the Taliban and other extremist terror networks that continue to plot against the United States. General Petraeus led the successful surge in Iraq and he is a wise choice to continue a similar strategy in Afghanistan today.”
“Our first priority must be to clean up the environmental damage caused by this spill and to make whole again those whose livelihoods and property have been harmed. America's beaches and wetlands must be restored to protect our sensitive environment and those who live and work on the Gulf Coast. I support a full investigation to prevent future disasters and so that we may hold those who are responsible fully accountable.
Video of McCaul’s exchange is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omCmysD6ed4.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Obama’s plan to eliminate NASA’s Constellation program would jeopardize America’s national security and send a message to the world that the United States no longer cares about being the dominant force on the world stage. That assessment came from retired astronaut Gene Cernan in response to Congressman McCaul’s concerns about the proposed cuts.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) and House Republicans launched America Speaking Out, an official effort of House Republicans to involve the American people in creating a new policy agenda for the 111th Congress.
“I am grateful to Dennis Blair for his service and commitment to keeping our nation safe. The Director of National Intelligence is one of the most important jobs in Washington. I hope the next Director will be given the necessary autonomy to carry out the mission of bringing the Intelligence Community together to keep America safe. The White House must empower and support the DNI in this effort. We’ve seen 15 terror plots against our country in the last year and too many times we’ve escaped mass loss of life by shear luck. We have to be right all the time.
"I urge the Obama administration to show the same commitment to securing our borders as President Calderon has personally shown to tracking cartels, sharing intelligence and cooperating with the United States. While small steps have been taken, the House Homeland Security Committee has failed to pass a single bill to secure the southwest border since Democrats took control of Congress three years ago.
McCaul Awarded ‘High Tech Legislator of the Year’ for Supporting Policies that Create Jobs and Strengthen US Competitiveness
AUSTIN, TX – The Information Technology Industry Council awarded Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) its coveted Legislator of the Year Award for 2009 for his support of congressional policies that benefit American technology companies.
“The addition of unmanned aerial drones is a major step forward in securing our border with Mexico. The drones will allow us to patrol areas that are difficult to access on the ground in the Big Bend region. I look forward to further authorization for drones to be used along the rest of the border all the way to the Gulf Coast. While this represents progress, I will continue to fight to expedite surveillance technology, and for additional federal agents and the use of National Guard troops along the border.