I have introduced legislation requiring the State Department to classify drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.
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.
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' involvement in Mexico's war against the drug cartels.
Given this intensified violence--more than 35,000 killings in the past 5 years since President Calderon declared this war and the increase in spillover crime into the United States--I believe it is time for the United States to take…
Mexico could become a safe haven for terrorists who we know are attempting to enter the United States.
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 Drug Trafficking Organizations.
Our focus must remain on common sense strategies that will aid Mexico in responding to this very serious problem...





