McCaul, Cuellar on the U.S.-Mexico High-Level Security Dialogue

Press Release 10.07.21

Washington, D.C. – Chairman of the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and Ranking Member Michael McCaul (R-TX) and released the following statement ahead of the planned U.S.-Mexico High-Level Security Dialogue in Mexico City. “We strongly urge the Biden Administration and the Mexican government to take swift and meaningful steps towards modernizing and addressing […]

McCaul Releases Statement on Russia Weaponizing Gas in Europe

Press Release 10.07.21

Washington, D.C.- House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul released the following statement in response to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak’s comments linking the certification of the Russian malign influence Nord Stream 2 pipeline project to Russia’s role in the European gas crisis. The Kremlin has been withholding gas supplies to Europe, leading […]

McCaul, Risch: Normalization with Assad Regime is Wrong

Press Release 10.06.21

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Lead Republican Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) have released the following statement on reports of U.S. partners pursuing normalization with the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria. “Bashar al-Assad has inflicted enormous suffering on the Syrian people, slaughtering hundreds of […]

McCaul Presses Former Admin Officials on Afghanistan Withdrawal

Press Release 10.05.21

Washington, D.C.- House Foreign Affairs Lead Republican Michael McCaul questioned Former White House National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster and Former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker on the Biden Administration’s failed leadership in Afghanistan at a full committee hearing. When asked about over the horizon by Rep. McCaul, General McMaster replied, “It’s a pipe dream…It is […]

McCaul and House Republicans Push Admin for Answers on Failed Afghanistan Withdrawal

Press Release 10.05.21

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul along with 39 House Republicans introduced a Resolution of Inquiry (ROI) today on the Biden Administration’s Afghanistan withdrawal. “There is no question that the withdrawal from Afghanistan was a failure. We owe the American people answers. I and my Republican colleagues urge Democrat leadership to swiftly […]

McCaul: Biden Allowed Politics and Bad Judgment to Dictate our National Security

Press Release 10.05.21

Washington, D.C.- Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul questioned Former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, Former White House National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster, Former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker, Former NATO Ambassador Douglas Lute on the Biden Administration’s failed leadership in Afghanistan at a full committee hearing. “President Biden allowed politics […]

McCaul Reacts to USTR Ambassador’s Remarks on China

Press Release 10.04.21

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul has released the following statement in response to this morning’s remarks by Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai which reinforced concerns of working with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). “Ambassador Tai’s speech accurately observed the zero-sum nature of the CCP’s industrial policies […]

Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Republican Leaders Warn Admin Against Military Coordination with Russia

Press Release 10.01.21

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX), House Armed Services Committee Lead Republican Mike Rogers (R-AL), Senate Foreign Relations Committee Lead Republican Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), and Senate Armed Services Committee Lead Republican Jim Inhofe (R-OK) sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd […]

ICYMI: Foreign Policy: Those Left Behind in Afghanistan

Press Release 10.01.21

Foreign Policy: Those Left Behind in Afghanistan By Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch, Amy Mackinnon October 1, 2021 The text message came in just after 2:30 a.m. “[T]here is a major search operation going on in Kabul tonight. … If possible try to stay out of sight, and away from central areas.” The message instructed its recipients to hide […]

McCaul, Meeks Issue Statement Ahead of Georgian Elections

Press Release 10.01.21

Washington, DC – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) have released the following statement ahead of this weekend’s elections in Georgia. “Looking toward this weekend’s municipal elections, we remain troubled by Georgia’s continued democratic backsliding, political polarization, and reports of pre-election violence. If Georgia is […]