Mike McCaul

World War II made clear to us that appeasement invites aggression. Tyrants like Putin only respond to strength.

It will be critical for Congress to closely examine the Administration's failure of deterrence leading up to February 24th so that it cannot be repeated in the future.

The era of writing blank checks, I think, is over, and you're going to see an era of transparency and accountability.

In fact, Ukraine is winning this fight, and we need to give them everything they need to win this.

We are all, Republicans and Democrats alike, outraged by Putin's use of Paul Whelan and Brittany Griner as political pawns in his game.

We owe Marc Fogel and his family a real determination, not tomorrow or next week but now.

It's imperative that Congress receives these records, even if it is in a classified setting.

I oppose this ROI and will be calling a vote to report it adversely.

Your positive energy is infectious. And we have worked on many initiatives related to Africa together that have, I think, made a difference.

I believe this Administration was putting a lot of restrictions on that investment as it has to be certain types of energy and has to have all sorts of restrictions.

Promoting two-way trade and investment with African nations and creating economic opportunity must be a top priority.

We cannot allow the CCP and Russia to exert their malign influence over the continent.

Next year will be the 20th anniversary of President Bush's launch of PEPFAR, which...saved a generation from extinction.

Ensuring strong engagement with our African partners has been a bipartisan priority.

We have lost access to Bagram.

The fact that it is wide open.

I argue that the world is getting more dangerous.

Serving alongside you and all of our colleagues has been the honor of my career, and I am forever grateful to the service and dedication to our national security by you and Members of this committee on both sides of the aisle.

Additionally, along with many Americans, I am concerned by reporting that an FBI agent, Timothy Thibalt, may have suppressed derogatory information relevant to on-going investigations related to Hunter Biden.

We must remain vigilant to the efforts of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, who seek advantage and tactical capabilities in the virtual environment that bring risk to our security.

Yes, it's up to him. That's his decision. I think every member wants to wait and see what's in the field out there.

When you get to compartmentalize classified spaces, it gets more spurious.

Guess who came out today strongly opposed to the chips bill, the Chinese Communist Party.

I have said that many times myself, including in our election systems.

I agree with the sentiments that my colleagues expressed today, that it is obviously a national security issue, not just for Europe but for our own nation.