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The Biden Administration’s Self-Made Border Crisis
February 20, 2024
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Issues:Immigration
Biden Throttles American-Made Energy
February 12, 2024
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Issues:Energy & Environment
Ensuring a Strong National Security Posture
February 5, 2024
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Over three years of Biden Administration foreign policy has led to national security crisis after crisis. First, the Biden Administration has provided worse than absentee leadership on our immigration system and border security policy. They have actively exacerbated the problems, resulting in one of the worst humanitarian and national security crises seen at the southern border in U.S. history.

Lessons from the Past
January 29, 2024
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This past Saturday, the world came together to observe Holocaust Remembrance Day and remember the 11 million innocent lives lost, including six million Jewish victims, during this incredibly dark time in history. This evil genocide carried out by the Nazi regime serves as a stark reminder of the horrors unleashed when hatred and prejudice go unchecked.

Finishing the Job
January 23, 2024
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Last week, both chambers of Congress passed, and the president signed into law, another continuing resolution to temporarily fund the government and avoid a partial government shutdown.
Lack of Leadership at the Border
January 9, 2024
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The national security threat and humanitarian risk posed by the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border has brought our country to an important crossroads. It is far past time that we address President Joe Biden’s self-made border disaster, support our customs and border patrol (CBP) agents and provide reasonable reforms to a broken immigration system.
Issues:Immigration
A Year of Accomplishments
December 29, 2023
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Ahead of regaining the majority of the U.S. House of Representatives, House Republicans made several commitments to the American people.
Values of Faith, Giving and Gratitude
December 22, 2023
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As I reflect on the significance of Christmas, I am reminded of the blessings that surround us.
The Imperative of a Robust National Defense
December 19, 2023
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In an era marked by unprecedented global challenges, the necessity for a strong national defense has never been more apparent.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Getting Serious About Securing America’s Borders
December 11, 2023
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Throughout the last several weeks, both chambers of Congress have continued to work toward an agreement to assist Israel, Ukraine and American forces and installations in the Western Pacific, as well as provide more security for our Southern border.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsImmigration