The reality of the world we live in, whether we like it or not, is the United States is the only military power capable of carrying out any type of effective military action.
Do we want to now bring Russia back in and establish them as a major power in the Middle East, maybe even a veto power o...
Having Russia as a major player in the Middle East could have long-term consequences.
They can separate out the terrorists, the Islamic groups from the more mainstream moderates if you will and that we coul...
There is no good outcome here.
My concern is any strike against this regime, as bad as it is, will empower these radical Islamists, these extremists.
Chemical facilities that are not run with the utmost care are a liability to everyone.
We look forward to receiving these reports, and to working with you to help secure our Nation against the risk of terror...
The harm to individual communities resulting from a chemical incident, the destruction suffered at the local level can b...
What is even more disturbing is that West Fertilizer was just one of literally thousands of similar-situated facilities ...
I thank the Chairman for holding this important hearing on a tragedy that occurred in my home State of Texas.