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.
Before I yield back my time I would like for all of us today here to remember Special Agent Jaime Zapata.
The shooting of Special Agents Zapata and Avila is a game-changer which alters the landscape of the United States' invol...
Given this intensified violence--more than 35,000 killings in the past 5 years since President Calderon declared this wa...
In my judgment, the Mexicans are losing this war and so are we.
Mexico could become a safe haven for terrorists who we know are attempting to enter the United States.
What is our plan? What is our strategy in dealing with Mexico?
Cartels kidnap, kill, and mutilate innocent civilians, elected officials, and law enforcement officers.
We must also secure our borders. We must intensify southbound inspections to seize weapons and cash that arm and fund Dr...
Our focus must remain on common sense strategies that will aid Mexico in responding to this very serious problem...
I think we need more of this down there, and I think we had a crisis situation down there and it is not getting any bett...