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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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Oct 13, 2011

We cannot allow local U.S. Sheriff's Departments and State Authorities along our 2,000-mile border with Mexico to bear a disproportionate responsibility.

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Oct 12, 2011

I think the 15-year penalty enhancement, the freezing of assets in the United States, and the ability to deport them would be a valuable tool.

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Oct 12, 2011

My judgment is, this is not some rogue operation on the part of Iran. My judgment is, this goes to higher levels within the Iranian Government and was sanctioned at higher levels by Iran.

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Oct 12, 2011

Hezbollah is a terrorist organization. They are very prevalent in Latin America.

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Oct 12, 2011

If I am wrong, you have every right to bring me up here and berate me.

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Oct 3, 2011

I think I am diplomatic. I know this one is not a diplomatic issue.

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Oct 3, 2011

The drug cartels do intimidate and coerce the civilian population. They do effect the conduct of the Mexican Government.

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Oct 3, 2011

I think that is the core issue with this new policy.

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Oct 3, 2011

I think the Colombian special forces can assimilate better from a cultural standpoint.

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Oct 3, 2011

I think President Calderon believes there is sort of a turning point, which was encouraging.

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Oct 3, 2011

Mexico's President Felipe Calderon declared war on the drug cartels when he took office in 2006.

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