U.S. House of Representatives
Monday, May 24, 2010 - 00:00
When I went out to get gas, go to a restaurant, or even wash my car, I got an animated earful from my neighbors. People in southeast Texas thought he was disrespectful and ungrateful to America.
Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 00:00
This fight is not only and not mainly about stopping the drug trade. It is first and foremost a drive to guarantee the security of Mexican families who are under threat from the abuses and the vicious acts of criminals.
Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 00:00
It is highly inappropriate for the President of Mexico to lecture Americans on American immigration law, just as it would be for Americans to lecture Mexico on its own laws.
Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 00:00
While, undoubtedly, Congress needs to secure the border and fix our broken immigration system--the situation at the border cannot wait simply because it is an election year. This is an urgent threat to our national security.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 00:00
I don't think we've ever seen a more glaring example of a violation of the rule of law and the failure to enforce the law than what is happening on the southern borders of the United States.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 00:00
Our own government seems to be blissfully silent about these incursions. That's why I'm asking Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano for some answers.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 00:00
Mexico has long been doing the job of illegal alien deportation, and it seems to me it's hypocritical of Mexico and President Calderon to criticize the United States or Arizona for enforcing our illegal immigration laws.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 00:00
Rhe Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a stern safety warning to members of the Texas legislature living near the southern border: Remove your car license plates that say "State official" on them.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 00:00
Deployment of the National Guard is an essential first step in reassuring border residents of our commitment to their safety and security.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 00:00
I will be cohosting a briefing to honor the courage and the sacrifice of those struggling for freedom in Cuba . In the last few months, the regime has only stepped up its vicious repression.