unless we eliminate the ability to come between the ports of entry undetected, you know, and unvetted, we are at risk and will continue to be.
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 think one of the things we always talk about--'What keeps you up at night?'--and one of the fears I have is Iran's influence in the Western hemisphere.
The free flow of trade and commerce through our port of entry is vital to our Nation's economy.
We must separate travelers and cargo through trusted shipper and traveler programs.
America's free flow of trade is threatened, however, because our ports of entry remain a battleground in our fight to protect the homeland.
Make no mistake; the cartels running drugs across the Southwest Border are highly sophisticated criminal organizations.
Iran is the most destructive and malicious actor in the region and will persist in antagonizing the United States and our allies.





