As we stare down these threats, Congress and the American people need confidence in our defenses.
Michael McCaul
The Public Record
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.
I also strongly support H.R. 2770, the Keeping Our Travelers Safe and Secure Act, introduced by Ranking Member Rice.
When I heard that 73 airport workers had ties to terrorism, when I got that news, well, first of all, I couldn't believe it.
The American people deserve better. They deserve to feel safe when they travel on airplanes.
I am here because I want to show my support on this issue, which affects more Americans than we know.
The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony regarding the increasing threat from violent Islamist extremist groups.
These tactics are a sea change for spreading terror, and they require from us a paradigm shift in our counterterrorism intelligence and in our operations.
These cases are a reminder of the dangers posed by individuals radicalized through social media.





