“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”

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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

Members may have additional questions that you can respond to in writing.

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Mar 30, 2011

It is time for the United States to show a serious commitment to this war that is right in our backyard and on our doorstep.

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Mar 30, 2011

I have declared war on these drug cartels which threaten the security of my nation.

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Mar 30, 2011

What are you doing by way of negotiation to exert this country's considerable leverage to ensure that our agents assigned there have the means to protect and defend themselves?

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Mar 30, 2011

I want to be absolutely sure that if my members endure and embrace the risks to go over to Mexico and fight this war that they will have full diplomatic coverage and the peace of mind knowing that God forbid they make the ultimate…

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Mar 15, 2011

Reducing global poverty is not a matter of altruism, though it would be the right thing to do even if it brought us no direct benefits.

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Mar 15, 2011

I think if we take the Government out of the picture and allow private sector to create a nonprofit together...

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Mar 15, 2011

Countries that descend into chaos and anarchy provide breeding grounds for extremism and training grounds for terrorists.

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Mar 15, 2011

Come on. Could you give me your take on what we are doing right now with President Wade in Senegal?

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Mar 15, 2011

Dramatic increases in food prices in 2007-2008 created a global crisis and led to political and economic instability around the world.

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Mar 15, 2011

I have written repeatedly, raised this issue with the Secretary of State, tried to get everybody to reevaluate the $540 million over in Senegal.

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