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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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Jun 12, 2023

Before Joe Biden was sworn into office, before he was even elected, he made the decision that he would hire based on race, gender, and sexual orientation.

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Jun 12, 2023

This office tries to justify what I have literally heard people call bigotry by saying the State Department needs to look more like America.

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Jun 6, 2023

Well, we talk a lot about operational control, and that's having a better understanding of who's coming in and who's leaving and what that threat really is. We're never really going to get that.

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Jun 6, 2023

The U.S. Government must not conflate terrorism and crime.

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Jun 6, 2023

Designating any of the Mexican drug cartels as FTOs at this time is a bad idea.

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Jun 6, 2023

Several Mexican drug cartels are a threat to the homeland.

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Jun 6, 2023

The Federal Government has failed to fulfill its duty to secure the border and protect the people of Texas and the United States.

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Jun 6, 2023

I believe that Mexican criminal organizations are the largest criminal threat to the United States right now.

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Jun 6, 2023

The Mexican state is no longer a partner to the United States.

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Jun 5, 2023

While I disagree with some of the consequences put in place, our border was not overwhelmed following the end of Title 42.

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Jun 5, 2023

In those first few days after Title 42 ended, encounter numbers dropped by more than half.

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Jun 5, 2023

It's clear this administration has taken extensive steps to prepare for the end of Title 42.

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May 23, 2023

I do worry about how we maintain the security around these technologies.

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May 23, 2023

It is Xi Jinping creating that context.

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May 23, 2023

The world's largest democracy should not be relying on War Criminal Putin.

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May 23, 2023

We need to work on them getting produced and getting to Taiwan quickly.

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May 23, 2023

I still believe in Ronald Reagan's policy of peace through strength, and that was a doctrine that defeated the Soviet Union, and one we must continue to employ to project American strength across the globe.

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May 23, 2023

After I met with President Tsai, the CCP sanctioned me, a badge of honor, as far as I'm concerned.

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May 23, 2023

So, I reject Xi Jinping's narrative that, you know, this is the United States being offensive with partners and allies.

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May 23, 2023

This will not intimidate us. In fact, it only strengthens our resolve to foster a more innovative defense industrial base.

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May 23, 2023

The malign actions of the Chinese Communist Party pose a clear and present danger.

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May 23, 2023

Where are my weapons? I did not have a good answer. And she said, you know, 'I paid for them.'

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May 23, 2023

Chairwoman Young Kim's Arms Exports Delivery Solutions Act mandates the Administration to report on why our weapons to Taiwan are delayed.

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May 23, 2023

I recently led a congressional delegation to Asia, where I met with our Indo-Pacific Command, the 7th Fleet, and leaders in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, including President Tsai.

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May 23, 2023

The United States does not seek conflict, but only through strength can we provide the deterrence necessary to secure the peace in the region and around the globe.

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