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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 30, 2011

If this happens, Mexico could become a safe haven for terrorists who we know are attempting to enter the United States through our porous border.

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Mar 30, 2011

However, he went on to say that we don't perform law enforcement activities there and seemingly minimized the risk we face by describing their role--or our role--there as advisory.

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Mar 30, 2011

What is our plan? What is our strategy in dealing with Mexico?

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Mar 30, 2011

Cartels kidnap, kill, and mutilate innocent civilians, elected officials, and law enforcement officers.

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Mar 30, 2011

As a former district attorney I have seen first-hand the damage caused by methamphetamine consumption in my district.

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Mar 30, 2011

President Calderon should be praised for his efforts to eradicate these cartels.

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Mar 30, 2011

In my judgment, the Mexicans are losing this war and so are we.

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Mar 30, 2011

Before I yield back my time I would like for all of us today here to remember Special Agent Jaime Zapata.

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Mar 30, 2011

While not driven by religious ideology, Mexican drug cartels operate in the same manner as al-Qaeda, the Taliban, or Hezbollah each sharing a desire, and using similar tactics to gain political and economic influence.

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Mar 30, 2011

I am disappointed, frankly, here today that a representative from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms did not make themselves available to testify.

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Mar 30, 2011

I look forward to working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to address that issue.

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Mar 30, 2011

I know Merida is part of it and what you are doing, but who is in charge of this?

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