Mike McCaul

We must correct the grave missteps of the Biden Administration. And that is why I am proud to be an original cosponsor of H.R. 6046, and why I am asking my colleagues to support this legislation.

I applaud Representative Clyde from Georgia for authorizing this important piece of legislation.

This is about religious freedom. That is what the markup, that is what the bill is about.

Our Federal Government needs to shrink, not expand.

I am tired of us saying oh, let's just allow normal diplomacy to take its course.

We have every right, I would say every duty, knowing that Christians and Muslims are being slaughtered to--and put into prison for blasphemy, to do just that.

It is, frankly, a complete abdication of our responsibility.

The church leaders issued strong statements of protest, as did I, as did you, sir, and so many others.

I urge support for this resolution and I yield back.

In light of these concerns, I must oppose this bill and I encourage other members to do so as well.

I want to assure Ryan's family, friends, and coworkers who are watching this that we will continue our fight every day until we bring him home.

I have absolutely no confidence that even should this bill pass, that the President will appoint a special envoy.

War criminal Putin is oppressing to people of Russia and conducting mass murder in Ukraine and illegally occupying additionally parts of Moldova and Georgia.

I must oppose this bill and encourage my colleagues to do the same.

They supply all kinds of armament to Hamas. And they do everything they can to kill the Great Satan.

This bill will fix that deadly mistake.

The fact remains that the conversation is being had because this Administration is turning its back on Christians all around the globe.

If we want to talk about abdications for God's sake, let's start talking about how we can repeal the AUMF...

I've approved over 20 weapons systems that have yet to go into Taiwan, and that does not provide deterrence against a very aggressive China.

We should not unilaterally cede these powers to the executive branch.

The Iranian regime is relentlessly evil and seeks to become the superpower in the Middle East, which means that they intend to eliminate America and its allies at all costs.

Modern day slavery is a major stain on humanity and decency. It is a sin.

The call for a special envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region is premature at this time...

The Administration has turned a blind eye to the crisis.

I do not believe that the Department of State needs another special envoy with the rank of Ambassador.