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"There is no greater symbol of the strength of our democracy than the peaceful transition or continuance of power that we too often take for granted. Today I have renewed hope for America's future, and hope that President Obama will use his second term as an opportunity to work with Congress to solve the greatest challenges we face.

"My heart goes out to all of the hostages and especially the American citizens involved in this heinous terrorist attack that has unfolded in Algeria. The arm of Al Qaeda's terror network in North Africa has now reached into my home state. Mr. Frederick Buttaccio, a resident of Katy, TX, which I have represented my entire congressional career, is among the victims.

"Today I voted in favor of direct FEMA assistance to the people of New York and New Jersey recovering from Hurricane Sandy.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 8 as amended by the Senate:

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"On this day, which President Franklin Roosevelt said "will live in infamy," we take time to remember one of the first attacks against our homeland. Like the 9/11 attacks, civilians lost their lives at Pearl Harbor. Our nation was at war and brave men and women were suddenly thrust into action to defend America.