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Mike McCaul

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Michael Thomas McCaul is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 10th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, he has been active in various legislative efforts, particularly focusing on national security and foreign policy. McCaul has played a significant role in discussions surrounding U.S. relations with countries like Ukraine and Russia, often emphasizing the importance of NATO and the need for a strong response to aggression.

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Mar 8, 2017

As we work to enhance the quality of information sharing, we must not lose sight of the obligations of all involved to protect the personal information of Americans or impacted networks.

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Feb 6, 2017

But I think it is safe to say that the border is definitely much more secure today than it was a decade ago or 20 years ago.

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Feb 6, 2017

History will judge us on our actions. We must build on our successes by continuing to build bridges and not tear down or divide what we have achieved together with expensive and outdated proposals.

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Feb 6, 2017

I can tell you that many of my Republican friends are worried. This proposal to build the wall, to renegotiate NAFTA and not address immigration reform will have lasting effects across our country and it will take every bit of effort to…

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Feb 6, 2017

If the Trump administration wants to make changes to trade agreements, border security, and immigration policy, there are diplomatic channels to get the job done.

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Feb 6, 2017

Destroying the groundwork of so many who had the vision for Free and Secure Trade and taking us back in time and reversing these economic accomplishments is a recipe for disaster.

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Feb 6, 2017

I think the terrorists don't check our political stripes. We are all Americans, and I know all of us on this committee want to help you in your effort to protect America.

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Feb 6, 2017

We face a determined enemy, and we must ensure we are aggressively closing all security gaps which they might exploit.

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Feb 6, 2017

I would hate to see any Executive Order come down that is inconsistent with current law.

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Feb 6, 2017

I have been trying to get this done, sir, for the last 6 terms in Congress and I think now we finally have the political will to do it.

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Feb 6, 2017

I agree with the policy of the Executive Order. It is consistent with a memo I drafted with--to then-candidate Trump, with Mayor Giuliani, Attorney General Mukasey, advocating a shift from a Muslim ban, which he was campaigning on, which…

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Feb 6, 2017

This will allow the administration to put in place enhanced vetting to keep terrorists out and keep Americans safe.

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Feb 6, 2017

This is not a Muslim ban and even the suggestion that it could will alienate our allies and embolden our adversaries.

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Feb 6, 2017

I urge my colleagues and the media to avoid reckless statements to the contrary.

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Feb 6, 2017

The Trump administration has inherited porous borders, failed immigration policies, and a grave and growing terror threat.

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Feb 6, 2017

The pause will give us time to enhance security checks to stop terrorists from using our immigration system as a Trojan Horse.

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Feb 6, 2017

I also authored the American SAFE Act, which called for temporarily pausing the Syrian refugee program so we could improve security screening.

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Feb 1, 2017

I favor withdrawing from the Human Rights Council until it adopts the reforms necessary to be a body worthy of its name.

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Feb 1, 2017

I believe as a first principle that the United States needs to maintain diplomatic flexibility, working with the U.N. when it advances our interests and promotes the cause of peace and looking elsewhere when success is unlikely and would…

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Feb 1, 2017

The U.N. Security Council remains the single worst forum in the world to facilitate peace in the Middle East.

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Jan 25, 2017

This alleged gap in the security vetting of Syrian refugees raises serious national security concerns.

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Jan 25, 2017

I write to express my alarm regarding the reported reinvestigation of dozens of Syrian refugees already admitted into the United States.

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Dec 5, 2016

China the biggest stealer of intellectual property in the world.

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Dec 5, 2016

We can label China a currency manipulator; it is a currency manipulator, so it is a good label.

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Dec 5, 2016

I don't want the United States to swing all the way to the side of being protectionists.

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