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"Both the House and Senate approved extending funding for the next seven days to avoid a government shutdown. This extension, which I voted for, was predicated on an agreement on a budget for the rest of the fiscal year that will cut tens of billions of dollars in spending. This is a starting point.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Citing the United States’ present approach as “failing”, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) called on multiple cabinet level agencies to develop a new, cohesive strategy to help the Mexican government combat the drug cartels that have taken over much of Mexico and that pose an increasing threat to both nations.
Chairman McCaul Opening Remarks
As Prepared for Delivery
OIM Hearing, March 31, 2011
NOTE: McCaul may deviate from prepared text
Good morning. Welcome to this Oversight, Investigations and Management Subcommittee hearing titled “The US Homeland Security Role in the Mexican War Against Drug Cartels”.
"It is unfortunate that two weeks ago this administration missed an opportunity to remove Gadhafi from power without the need for extended and costly US military engagement in Libya. More options for the swift removal of Gadhafi from power should have been considered earlier to neutralize the atrocities leveraged against his own people.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Semiconductor Industry Association, which represents 60 companies accounting for 90 percent of semiconductor production in the United States, awarded Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Austin) with the 2011 SIA Congressional Leadership Award.
Rep. McCaul joined Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Senator Oren Hatch (R-UT) receiving the industry’s distinct recognition.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Homeland Security confirmed it is incorporating Department of Defense technology along the Southwest border with Mexico.
"I am saddened by the tragic loss of life caused by the catastrophic earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan and the North Pacific. Japan is a steadfast ally to the United States and we stand by the Japanese people in this time of great need. My prayers go out to those who have lost loved ones as a result of this disaster and the countless thousands who will soon begin the difficult task of rebuilding."