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WASHINGTON, D.C. and AUSTIN – In the wake of what many are labeling the worst attack on France since World War II, policymakers across the world are scrambling to voice their opinion and make their platform known.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) on Wednesday spoke on the steps of the Texas Capitol to honor our nation's veterans:
"America is truly an exceptional nation, and that is because of our veterans who have preserved our freedom. Anytime or anywhere this freedom is challenged our military answers the call.
"On this Veterans Day we honor the elite group of men and women who made sacrifices to ensure we could continue our normal way of life."
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AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) today released the following statement after President Obama rejected a presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline citing climate change:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) today released the following statement on the anniversary of the November 5, 2009 terrorist attack at Fort Hood:
Special to the Star-Telegram
Reading the headlines, you would think that in Washington bipartisanship is the litmus test for determining what is "good" legislation.
Never mind if that legislation allows an increase in spending with money we don't have, bypasses the proper legislative process and unsteadies the delicate balance of power that keeps our branches of government in check.
WASHINGTON (October 28, 2015) The U.S. House Wednesday passed a bipartisan budget-and-debt deal that prevents an unprecedented government default.
A coalition of Democrats, GOP defense hawks and pragmatic Republicans supported the measure.
The legislation now heads to the Senate, which is on track to pass it before Tuesday's deadline for increasing the so-called debt limit.
It gives the government authority to borrow freely through March 2017.
The measure is the result of hard-fought negotiations between congressional leaders and President Barack Obama.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted for Paul Ryan of Wisconsin to succeed John Boehner as Speaker of the House:
In case you haven't heard, President Barack Obama vetoed a $612 billion defense policy bill last week.
What does that mean exactly? Well, in the short run, it means the military will have to wait longer to see what funding it will have in the future to conduct training, support soldiers and perform any number of construction or other projects.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) this evening released the following statement after voting against the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 which passed the House by a vote of 266 to 167: