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.
Mike 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.
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.
Cartels kidnap, kill, and mutilate innocent civilians, elected officials, and law enforcement officers.
As a former district attorney I have seen first-hand the damage caused by methamphetamine consumption in my district.
President Calderon should be praised for his efforts to eradicate these cartels.
Before I yield back my time I would like for all of us today here to remember Special Agent Jaime Zapata.
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.
I am disappointed, frankly, here today that a representative from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms did not make themselves available to testify.
I look forward to working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to address that issue.
I know Merida is part of it and what you are doing, but who is in charge of this?





