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This is why people are so tired of politics. A laughable "charge" has been brought on by an editor of a publication backed by billionaire liberal George Soros. For years, the so-called Center for Public Integrity has mounted countless attacks against Republicans under the false description as a "nonpartisan" "news organization" (and I use those quotations intentionally because this organization is neither).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act – a measure that will block Syrian and Iraqi refugees from entering the United States until top U.S. security officials confirm those individuals are not a threat.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) today announced he is working on legislation that would disapprove of President Barack Obama's plan to admit 10,000 Syrian refugees to the United States and immediately eliminate current federal funding for such programs.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Twenty-eight governors announced their intention to keep Syrian refugees out of their states. This afternoon, those governors are getting a call from the White House. Several top administration officials will explain their screening measures for incoming refugees and address concerns from the governors.
Governor Greg Abbott is issuing more orders for state officials over its refugee program. He ordered law enforcement leaders to ensure refugees already in Texas don't "pose a risk to public safety."
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.
