He in fact refuses to use the word Islam and terrorism in the same sentence.
John Ratcliffe
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John Ratcliffe is a Republican politician from Texas who served as the Director of National Intelligence from May 2020 to January 2021. He was previously a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Texas's 4th congressional district from 2015 to 2020. During his time in Congress, Ratcliffe was known for his strong support of President Donald Trump and his focus on national security and intelligence issues. He played a prominent role in various investigations related to the Trump administration and was a vocal critic of the impeachment proceedings against Trump.
Any cyber threat-sharing legislation produced by Congress should enhance existing capabilities and relationships while establishing procedures to safeguard personal privacy.
Well, part of the problem is that real reform in the past has been left entirely to the discretion of agencies.
Most of the 700,000 Texans that I have the privilege to represent are angry at the growth of government in this country.
Twenty-three percent of the income of average Americans shouldn't be held hostage by unelected bureaucrats.
I think you'd agree with me that's an outrageous number, whether it's 9.3 or 9.9.
Every one of these regulations is an abridgement of some freedom, and it comes with a price tag.
It is very clear to me that you obviously think the President's November 20 Executive order was constitutional.
Given the recent alarming terrorist attacks in Paris, the increase in radical and violent extremist activity across Europe and the increase in cyber attacks from nation-state and organized criminal actors, it's important that each of these…
We all take an oath to remain decidedly apolitical in the enforcement and administration of the Department mission.
Protecting privacy and the integrity of information is what compels us to act.
I look forward to working with Chairman McCaul, Ranking Member Thompson, and Ranking Member Richmond to craft thoughtful cybersecurity legislation that achieves this balance.
When you work, as the sheriff does, for a blindfolded woman holding a set of scales, politics doesn't matter.
As a former Federal prosecutor who has exercised prosecutorial discretion in charging hundreds of Federal immigration cases, I have enjoyed hearing the panel's diverse thoughts on the adequacy and enforcement of our Nation's immigration…
I thank the gentleman from Florida for yielding me this time. This week, I was honored and grateful to be able to vote for and help pass several bills that will improve the lives of so many hardworking Americans. Earlier today, I was proud…
We could implement six-month closures which would expire unless Congress enacted legislation.





