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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. No challenge is too great for the United States."
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"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. I also voted against a separate bill that ballooned over $33 billion beyond the true emergency and immediate needs of the region, including $188 million for an Amtrak extension project, $135million to improve weather forecasting, and $50 million in tree planting subsidies. It is unfortunate that Congress exploited this crisis to spend taxpayer dollars on resources and programs not directly related to the devastation."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 8 as amended by the Senate:
“At the end of the day I cannot support legislation that increases taxes $41 for every dollar of cuts. This bill only serves to bring more money into the Treasury. It completely avoids dealing with the spending problem, which is the root of our country's economic crisis.”
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Iran Already Feeling the Effects
"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.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the United States Coast Guard and the family of Chief Petty Officer and Chief Boatswain's Mate Terrell Horne, who was killed in the line of duty protecting our homeland. Chief Horne, along with several other Coast Guard personnel were engaged in an at-sea interdiction off the coast of California on Sunday when the small inflatable boat they were operating became the target of the suspected smugglers, who rammed the small Coast Guard craft.
MEXICO CITY – Incoming Homeland Security Committee Chairman Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) expressed encouragement about Mexico's movement toward security and economic prosperity following meetings with newly elected President Enrique Pena Nieto and members of his cabinet.